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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Eden Prairie, MN

Manage inventory for the watch department, producing the highest sales volume in the company. Partner with Merchandising to develop sales plans and strategize product lifecyclesCollaborate cross-departmentally on 24 hour events to drive sales per quarterEnsure key item identification and placement to deliver company sales and margin objectivesCommunicate.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Leads a team of 10 or more Sales Associates in all Macy’s and Bonton stores to facilitate branch stores sales growth and profitability through deep analysis of sales reports and trendsResponsible for conducting special events throughout all department stores to represent the Calvin Klein Underwear Brand and Marketing campaigns.Responsible for all Visual.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Execute and analyze inventory strategies to meet fill rate, turn, and gross margin goals for the department, by managing sales and receipt flow.Responsible for validating forecasts each month through sales analysis and collaboration with Buyers in order to have accuracy and inline goals to support overall business strategies.Identify unproductive inventory.

Greater New York City Area

Coordinate and execute season market appointments including tradeshow dates, travel, and anticipating issues as they arise while proposing proper solutionsCommunicate on a weekly basis with 25 buyers to manage purchase order status and drive new businessMeet daily with buyers from Mass Merchants and Discount Retailers discuss current buying.

Implements visual display in 9 department stores throughout the Twin Cities, ensuring timely delivery and distribution of products to sales floor.Works with Manager and Director to carryout brand standards throughout stores.Corresponds to weekly phone calls with Manager to analyze business.Coordinates seminars and trains up to 10 employees per store on.

Responsible for the execution of National Night Out Planning for community by my attention to detail with managing vendors and budgetCo-created and implemented retention-related special events that enhanced the Stone Arch Apartment Brand and Marketing efforts, resulting in a 98% retention rateDeveloped collateral for Carlson School of Management to attract.

• Completed conducted an Industry Analysis for the home décor department, analyzing competitors and trends.
• Assisted Buyer and Planning team with temporary and permanent markdown process, assortment selection, and inventory mgmt.
• Maintained clear communication with over 10 vendors on a daily basis.
• Support purchase order process through data entry, maintenance and tracking.

• Created Holiday 2006 Layout in Bloomingdales’ Holiday Magazine.
• Organized weekly business reviews serving to identify risks and opportunities for the business.
• Received extensive training in Microsoft Suite.
• Coached and educated sales team during weekly product meetings on standards and trends in the business.

Ma, Business & Marketing Education

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Theta• Completed 9 courses to further my understanding of Business & Marketing Education.

Honors Bs, Retail Merchandising, Management, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Upsilon Omicron, YMCA Volunteer, Fashion Group International Member, Undergraduate Research Opportunities.

Economics

Activities and Societies: Member of Collegiate Squash Team