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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Greater Omaha Area

• Managed private brands business across four different brands (Mainstays, Better Homes & Gardens, Coral Coast, and Belham Living).
• Developed private label brand strategies specifically for patio and garden categories by analyzing sales by season year over year, market trends, and customer purchase behavior, resulting in an increase in sales.
• Worked cross-functionally with category managers (in San Bruno, California), category editors (in Omaha), Walmart store teams (in Bentonville, Arkansas), marketing (in San Bruno), site merchandising (in Omaha and San.
• Managed product development specialist.
• Created new online sales and brought in new customers with launch of two new private brands across all platforms (MoDRN and Flower by Drew Barrymore).
• Collaborated with key suppliers (direct and domestic) to develop appropriate, trend-driven product.

Omaha

• Assisted product development manager in all aspects of business while also managing private brand categories across four different brands (Mainstays, Better Homes & Gardens, Coral Coast, and Belham Living).
• Worked cross-functionally with category managers, marketing, site merchandising, photography, transit, and testing departments.
• Adapted to change after integration of Jet.com team with Hayneedle, dropping pet categories and adding garden, outdoor shade, and patio décor to responsibilities.
• Collaborated with key suppliers (direct and domestic) to develop appropriate, trend-driven product.
• Attended market shows to bring on new suppliers and product while also gaining valuable knowledge of new products and trends within industry.
• Acquired new direct import pet suppliers by attending appropriate trade markets shows, resulting in better product costs and an increase in company’s margins.

Plymouth, Minnesota

• Provided assistance to merchandise manager in all aspects of business.
• Designed and developed shirts and blouses for each assortment month.
• Analyzed and reported on business weekly.
• Worked cross-functionally with color, sourcing, and technical design departments.
• Communicated with vendors (direct and domestic).
• Developed a well-rounded knowledge of technical design by leading all model fit sessions for relevant categories.

Plymouth, Minnesota

• Provided assistance to merchandise manager in all aspects of business.
• Designed and developed shirts and blouses for each assortment month.
• Analyzed and reported on business weekly.
• Worked cross-functionally with color, sourcing, and technical design departments.
• Communicated with vendors (direct and domestic).
• Developed a well-rounded knowledge of technical design by leading all model fit sessions for relevant categories.

Plymouth, Minnesota

• Assisted buyer in all aspects of business.
• Analyzed and reported on business weekly.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and allocation partners.
• Communicated with vendors (direct and domestic).
• Partnered with company’s trend team on trend analysis and competitive shopping.
• Worked with in-house color specialist, reviewing fabric swatches and learning how to give clear feedback to company’s suppliers.

Nashville, Tennessee

• Customer Focused - Met with potential customers to create custom looks.
• Gained knowledge of new sewing techniques and the tailoring process of menswear.
• Embroidered, appliqued and rhine-stoned a range of product product.

Nashville, Tennessee

• Customer Focused - Met with potential customers to create custom swimwear looks.
• Researched fabrics and potential swimwear markets.
• Sketched swimwear designs.
• Learned the art of pattern making specifically for swimwear.
• Assisted with product lifestyle photo shoots.