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• Negotiate costing with overseas factories• Analyze and execute government PPE bids• Maintain inventory levels through careful selling analysis• Identify business opportunities and risks through sales analysis and implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved• Partner with retailers nationwide to develop well-rounded assortments that meet their customers needs

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Worked in various departments buying goods to fill 280 stores throughout the nation. Quickly progressed from Merchandise Coordinator to Lead Buyer for a major department. Created new relationships with vendors during the progression to different roles and categories. Established strong leadership skills while forecasting purchasing trends and developing merchandise strategies. Negotiated costs and contracts with vendors while maintaining strong relationships and preserving profit margins. • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies for 280 stores nationwide• Lead team to launch a new department of Children’s Apparel and Toys• Leveraged experience and skill to oversee and manage a $65.5M annual budget• Identified business opportunities and risks through sales analysis and implemented strategies to ensure plans were achieved• Developed and executed merchandise strategies and assortment plans• Maintained a strong partnership with vendors• Partnered with planner on department financials • Selected merchandise and negotiated costing• Managed all aspects of product placement, marketing and markdowns• Negotiated vendor allowance and other terms as needed

Jacksonville, Florida

Maintained accurate inventory levels through careful selling analysis. Contributed significantly to increased revenue by selecting merchandise and negotiating favorable cost and product delivery.Maintained accurate inventory levels through careful selling analysis.• Assisted in forecasting markdowns and promotional activities• Researched and evaluated market trends through customer feedback, online sources, and competitor shopping.• Assisted in managing buy plans and OTB• Placed orders with vendors to be delivered monthly• Maintained working relationships with vendors• Traveled to NYC market to meet with vendors and review product

Jacksonville, Florida

• Analyzed weekly selling reports and sales to maximize profit margins• Liaison between merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and e-commerce.• Utilized RMS to create and process purchase orders• Tracked receipts • Managed advertising

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Created monthly floor planograms for stores • Managed incoming product samples• Generated PO Worksheets to send to vendors• Managed “On-Order Log”• Assisted in developing marketing and advertising initiatives

Greater New York City Area

• Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.• Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.• Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.• Assisted with sales appointments and photo-shoots• Organized and executed a Sample Sale• Merchandised the Tibi section at major department stores• Updated ATS files• Created and mailed buyer packets• Updated Distribution List

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Produced purchase ordersOrganized inventory Met with road representativesAssisted in merchandising and floor presentationsCreated themes for window presentationsKept website up-to-dateFacilitated social media sitesWrote weekly blog postings on websitePersonal shopper for clientsModeled clothing for social media sites

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Organized inventoryAssisted with inventory pricingCreated weekly floor presentationsHelped facilitate back orders and special ordersShadowed clothing BuyerModeled clothing for social media sites

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Worked as a cashierAssisted in merchandising and floor presentationsOrganized inventoryEngaged in team activities to better serve Hollister customers