Oversaw and assisted our school district with my children’s education and development due to Covid.Continuated to keep on top of my business operations skills by utilizing websites, researching business platforms and technologies.

Analyzed sales trends and communicated weekly with supplier on inventory needsOrganized shipping from production warehouse to BuyBuyBaby, Shopify and Amazon, USAArranged AIR and SEA cargo shipping to the UK and negotiated freight cost.Liaison with the UK rep, BuyBuyBaby, Shopify, and Amazon, USAProvided support to international customers in Dubai, UK and South Africa.

Responsible for purchasing, allocating, advertising and merchandising 3 departments in 56 storesManaged a multi-million-dollar budget, maintained a 40% gross margin, and consistently beat last year’s sales numbersDeveloped sales reports, on-order recaps and vendor analysis spreadsheets to track and optimize performanceCalculated open to buy, sell through percentages, stock to sales ratios, turn, and weeks of supply to monitor inventoryAttended major markets in Los Angeles, New York City and DallasNegotiated margin settlements with key vendors quarterlyEffectively communicated with vendors to assure shipments were received on timeFacilitated in store merchandising through store visits and monthly directivesPlanned balanced, seasonal and on trend assortments

Assisted buyer with open to buy and selling reportsCollaborated with area managers to ensure they were receiving proper merchandise and discussed the wants of our target marketActed as a liaison with vendors and distribution centers to assure timely deliveriesAssisted in developing advertising images locally and nationally with Conde NastAttended local Dallas Contemporary Market

Managed and controlled $6 million in inventorySuccessfully hired, trained, scheduled and motivated a team of 15 to meet daily sales goalsRoutinely merchandised department to enhance sales