Dana Maruska Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Retailworld is a specialized recruitment company focused on the retail and consumer industries, dedicated to sourcing top-tier candidates for positions ranging from shopfront roles to senior-level executives, and everything in between. As Agency Manager, my role is diverse and involves working daily with inspiring individuals both internally and externally. I lead our Auckland Shopfront and Executive teams, ensuring we deliver exceptional recruitment services to our candidates and clients. Additionally, I personally recruit for a variety of roles in Retail Operations, Marketing, Digital & eCommerce, and Merchandise, as well as senior leadership and executive search positions.

Auckland, New Zealand

* High Achiever Award Winner - 2020* High Achiever Award Winner - 2019 As Team Leader for RWR Executive, my role encompasses two primary components:The RWR Executive Team: I focus on cultivating and expanding the executive space and nurturing the professional growth of individuals within it.Our RWR Candidates & Clients: I have a proven track record of successfully placing candidates in a diverse range of roles, including Retail Operations, Marketing, e-Commerce, and Merchandising, up to senior leadership and executive search positions. These placements have been made within multinational businesses, encompassing publicly listed, private, and cooperative business models.

Auckland, New Zealand

* High Achiever Award Winner - 2018* High Achiever Award Winner - 2017

Auckland, New Zealand

• Brands: NEUW Denim, Rolla's and Abrand • Oversight of seasonal range planning and Open-To-Buy (OTB) management• Forecasting for core replenishment business• Providing strategic direction and brand positioning• Leading and steering the retail sales and wholesale teams• Collaborating on Special Make-Ups (SMUs) with product and design teams

London, United Kingdom (Contract Role)

• Supporting the COO, CFO, and Head of Legal & Business Affairs• Managing local and international events• Coordinating high-level executive and board meetings across multiple countries• Facilitating confidential company mergers and acquisitions documentation• Preparing finance and legal documentation using SAP and Worksite (legal filing system)

London, United Kingdom (Contract Role)

• Assisting with Universal Music Group's acquisition and integration of EMI Music - London & LA• Provided support to the EVP Group Finance at EMI in London, the VP Corporate Development & Strategy at Universal Music in LA, and the Head of Organisational Development at EMI in Stockholm

Melbourne, Australia

• Providing operational support for 284 stores across Australia & New Zealand • Brands: Jag, Diana Ferrari, Williams, Mathers and Colorado • Assisting GM Retail, 3 State Managers, and 12 Regional Managers throughout Australia• Conducting retail sales analysis, reporting, managing large scale events, and facilitating store communication• Handling logistical travel planning and budget management for the National retail network

Melbourne, Australia

- Formerly Hanes/Pacific Brands• Involved in brand development and market positioning• Managed key and independent accounts• Range development based on sales opportunities • Conducted sales forecasting and seasonal analysis• Served as the 'Lee' vertical retail stock buyer

Melbourne, Australia

- Formerly Pacific Brands & Icon Clothing• Played a crucial role in optimizing vertical and outlet retail models, contributing to the expansion of retail outlets across Australia• Achieved 215%+ increase in retail sales within the first year• Spearheaded new store design and openings• Managed Retail Buyer responsibilities and oversaw OTB (Open-To-Buy) for vertical & outlet retail• Effectively coordinated with brand designers in managing SMUs (Special Make-Ups)• Established the company's retail sales training program