Ashleigh Schaefer Email & Phone Number

Remote

- Manage global merchandising system updates for various projects weekly- Gather reporting requirements, translating them into functional specs and execute test plans- Oversee the transition from Dundas to Power BI and ensure all dashboards, visuals, and data are accurate- Translate requests from business stakeholders into actionable reports- Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions

-Managed fulfillment for dozens of merchandising projects concurrently by working with third-party vendors to ensure all inventory arrives by deadline-Oversaw fulfillment process including order entry, administration, shipping, and tracking-Developed data-driven solutions for fulfillment issues-Maintained adequate inventory levels to maximize retail execution-Consistently adapt schedule to handle ad-hoc requests-Reviewed fulfillment costs to analyze any cost-saving options to utilize with future projects-Proficient in Excel, D365, Quickbase, Jira, and Natural Insight

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Managed gift card installation projects for high profile grand openings and corporate walkthroughs-Collaborated with account management team to quickly complete projects for clients-Used data collection to track projects and maintain compliance, timeliness, and accuracy-Created weekly reports detailing key performance indicators (KPIs) for management, sales, and vendor review-Checked scope of work, tracked budgets, and followed timelines using Project Tracker in QuickBase.

Los Angeles, California

-Managed the inventory and stock of 72 international BCBG locations-Analyzed sales to create replenishment and allocation strategies-Executed daily strategies for replenishment and allocation based on business analysis-Analyzed business based on projected sales, fashion trends, actual selling, and current season-Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports such as stock to sales, store stock and volume ranking, sales velocity, product recap, and more.-Worked with Open To Buy to plan seasonal allocations-Collaborated with buying team to execute seasonal merchandising and selling initiatives

Studio City, California

- Assist the store manager in running the largest Free People store on the West Coast- Make sure all operational tasks are being completed in a timely and accurate manner- Manage a team of 20+ employees - Ensure that we are hitting and surpassing daily sales goals- Analyze business numbers to see where we are on a Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly basis- Analyze and calculate payroll - Create genuine customer connections/relationships- Help employees grow and develop with the company- Help run and produce content for our store's Social Media platforms; Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Glendale, California

- Trained new employees on proper policy and procedures - Managed stock level maintenance - Communicated product knowledge with the team- Analyzed sales data

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Coursework: - Critical Theory - Writing About Literature - The Short Story - Writing About Film - Contemporary Literature - Milton.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Visual Communications

Coursework: - Color and Design Theory - Styling - Art History - Window Displays - Economics - Computer Rendering