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- Initiated strategies to revise and simplify the buying process at Bentley.- Compiled new procedures for vendor and material optimization.

Paramus, New Jersey, Us

- Established and maintained client relationships with key enterprise players ($20M+ in revenue).- Worked cohesively with data analytics teams to ensure smooth transition of processes for client implementation. - Formulated introductory presentations, pricing proposals, and product management for customer success. - Generated outbound leads through various media channels for sales team. - Collaborated with marketing and data analytics to determine and address KPI's. - Liaised between clients and management to devise new initiatives to grow their business.

Edison, New Jersey, Us

- Worked with multiple Direct Import (DI) vendors to negotiate pricing and effectively source all product categories among the Edison division to raise IMU% goals.- Ensured Work in Progress (WIP) reports were accurate and continuous follow-up was maintained ensuring delivery deadlines were met. - Reviewed all submits including lab dips, strike-offs, fabric quality, PP/TOP samples, etc. prior to meeting with buyer. - Supported all merchandising teams for DI programs throughout the entire product life cycle and contributed necessary suggestions and/or solutions to issues. - Collaborated with the Director of Sourcing to conceptualize ways to promote gross margin savings.  - Increased savings to $700k and overrode projections by 11% from 2016. - Saved over $300k for 2018 orders within first eight months in role.

- Managed effective dialogue between corporations and representatives. - Gathered representatives and speakers for seminars, training workshops, etc. - Ensured contracts and negotiations were met.  - Ensured all accommodations and logistics of healthcare events were satisfied.

- Managed sales projections for all AmeriCo. accounts and presented actual vs. budget to team. - Compiled master selling reports to facilitate goals and company strategies.  - Organized all meetings with factories and sales reps at major corporates such as Walmart and Costco.  - Improved company procedures to ensure goals and deadlines were met.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Managed Gross Margin, Rebate and Markdown Plans. - Conducted research and business analysis to discover market trends and competitor performance.- Maintained strong rapport with key management partners. - Worked closely with distributors and vendors to negotiate different facets of product purchase, price, and terms. - Grew Medical Uniforms Class up $118k and 7.4% from LY. - Worked with art reps to obtain a customer service agreement that dramatically helped the challenges of new store managers. - Increased Technical Course Required Kits $38k and 54.4% from LY. - Increased Art Class by 6.8% to LY and increased AUR almost $4.00.  - Assisted in driving the growth of the Laptop Program over $1 million and 21% from LY. - Spearheaded training initiatives of new assistant buyers during on-boarding process.

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- Created and analyzed selling, color, and markup reports to provide departmental financial goals metrics results.  - Ensured accurate execution and adherence to time and action calendar for all photoshoots and catalog productions.

- Responsible for completing the steps in purchasing trimmings, sourcing fabric, and creating the labels for each garment.  - Participated in the organization of each floor set and updated the visual merchandising for its final presentation.