Brittany Stolt Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Drive a multi-dimensional RTW Collections business spanning Elevated Top Door Contemporary Brands, Moderate Fashion Labels, Denim Based Collections, Key Fashion Item Businesses as well as Market-Collaborated Private Brands continuously identifying in-season business opportunities and mitigating risks from a financial, product, pricing, promotion, and marketing perspective - Collaborate daily with Cross-Functional teams including Financial and Location/Assortment Planning, Pricing, Marketing, Site Merchandising, and Regional Store Teams reacting to current business while building growth/action plans for future deliveries based on learnings to benefit Total MGM and Division performance- Set Pre-Season Vision for each Department and the total MGM from a product, financial, and visual perspective across stores and digital, rolling up into a collaborative total division seasonal strategy across multiple Buying Directors. Leveraged the total Macy’s Millennial RTW landscape, Fashion Office Direction, and Competitive Shopping to build out White Space Opportunities. Set key benchmarks for performance and present seasonal strategy to DBM and GBM- Built strong vendor relationships across the market leading to increased margin and healthier quarter-end and end of season stock positions through monthly financial reviews to align on STD performance and go-forward sales projections and receipt implications, effectively and proactively negotiating MDA and RTVs or chasing in-season ATS as a margin builder as needed. Utilized positive vendor relationships to develop into and deliver elevated and exclusive assortments, and gain an enhanced perspective of the total retail landscape and more specifically “Under 40 Retailers”- Directly Managed and Developed a team of 3 Assistant Buyers and 2 Merchandise Assistants providing growth opportunities and enhanced roles and responsibilities and check points to ensure the business ran smoothly while continuously growing team engagement

Dublin, Ca, Us

Better/Branded Missy Knits, Wovens, and JacketsModerate/Elevated Moderate Missy Denim and ShortsAssociate Buyer in a Trend Focused, Product Development and Private Label Driven BusinessDelivering Trend-Right Fashion to Elevate the Assortment and Move the Customer ForwardAssociate Buyer in a High Volume Denim Business Balancing Moderate, Better, and Branded LabelsExecuting Total Denim Rack Strategies with a Breadth of Labels, Silhouettes and Washes, Price Points, and Aesthetics

Dublin, Ca, Us

Moderate Missy Updated KnitsBetter/Branded Missy Knits, Wovens, and JacketsAssistant Buyer in a Fast-Paced Updated Knit BusinessBalancing Fashion Basics and New Fashion Updates to Drive a Quick Turn BusinessAssistant Buyer in a Trend Focused, Product Development and Private Label Driven BusinessDelivering Trend-Right Fashion to Elevate the Assortment and Move the Customer Forward

Dublin, Ca, Us

Moderate Missy Updated Knits Assistant Buyer in a Fast-Paced Updated Knit BusinessBalancing Fashion Basics and New Fashion Updates to Drive a Quick Turn Business

Bloomington, In, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

• Partnered with the buying team to analyze the current assortment and selling through the use of multiple reports and assortment sheets• Experienced real time product decisions in market appointments for multiple seasons• Participated in style outs and assortment planning meetings to unify the entire Denim, Shorts, and Career/Casual racks• Frequently spent time competitive shopping and visiting Ross stores to address any voids in the assortment• Assisted with managing inventory levels across all product classes to drive sales • Partnered with vendors to ensure accurate and timely shipping• Developed a project and presentation through analyzing reports and current selling, talking to vendors, and learning from the fashion office to grow the career pant business for Spring 2019• Actively participated in a variety of classroom training sessions including Welcome to Off-Price, Keys to Being a Successful Buyer and Competitive Shopping, Systems Training, and Analyzing the Business

Edina, Minnesota, Us

• Actively participated in the Holiday 2017 Style Out while accessing trend, cost, retail, and value to the Evereve customer• Learned and applied in-store leadership strategies aimed to enhance stylist knowledge and increase sales per transaction • Analyzed selling reports each week to understand why certain styles were selling differently across the company• Gained an understanding of managing open-to-buy and allocating dollars to allow for a complete collection and assortment• Offered a complete styling experience in a fun, enjoyable retail atmosphere• Assisted with weekly markdowns and analyzed why certain items didn’t sell well at full price• Gained insight into the importance of visual merchandising and organized apparel and accessories on the styling floor to create a story and beautiful aesthetic

Dublin, Ca, Us

• Actively participated in a week long program to enhance my understanding of the off-price retail model• Experienced the importance of comparison shopping• Interacted with vendors and buyers in market appointments across multiple merchandise categories to understand the fusion of product, creativity, data, and analytics present within a buying career• Gained an understanding of off-price retail, comparison shopping, being a successful buyer, and retail math through an interactive classroom platform

Daytona Beach, Florida, Us

• Collaborated with a group of 3 other interns and executives to develop and implement a marketing campaign that will promote, build awareness, and increase revenue for an Event Cancellation Specialty Program• Designed marketing material templates, available for use throughout the organization, to promote a cohesive brand• Transformed data about website activity and other marketing initiatives into graphical form in order to analyze the effectiveness of new marketing strategies• Assisted in planning the 2017 Ideas Meeting by researching event venues, interior design ideas, and sponsorship prospectus opportunities in order to develop creative and unique ways to engage both attendees and sponsors• Researched and collaborated on printed and e-newsletter designs and layouts in order to develop an innovative newsletter for Hays Companies

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Visited Target Corporation’s Headquarters in Minneapolis in order to network with and learn from Target executives• Explored and gathered information about Target’s history, values, business initiatives, corporate culture, and employment opportunities• Awarded 2nd place in a Back-to-College E-Commerce Experience Case Study

Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing And Apparel Merchandising

Kelley Retail Workshop- 2017 Member, 2018 Program Ambassador

Apparel Merchandising New York Field Seminar