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Costa Mesa, California, United States

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Irvine, Ca

Lead allocator responsible for managing the distribution of 40K units per week of footwear, apparel, and accessories for 95 retail locations to maximize sales opportunities while limiting risksCreated complex Excel workbench tools including an initial allocation tool related to average weekly sales estimates, a min max size adjustment tool to balance levels to match actual sales curves, and a forecast push tool to modify individual style and location levels to future estimated sales buildsBuilt a data base of store groupings to improve initial allocations including sales volumes, regions, seasonal builds, size curves, price points, events, and capacities to match and fulfill specific customer demandDeveloped and implemented strategies to manage the balance and movement of inventory to maximize sales opportunities and productivityCreated dynamic weekly and monthly reports to analyze and improve allocation decisions, suggest markdowns, flag buying opportunities, and establish inventory balancing strategiesCollaborated with buying, planning, operations, warehouse, and visual merchandising departments to determine strategies for new product rollouts, new store assortments, and events

Irvine, Ca

Carlsbad, Ca

Successfully increased sales dollars by an average of 12% while also increasing gross margins 14%Improved the quality of customer service by hiring and training enthusiastic assistants and associates that focused on building customer relationships along with solid product knowledgeLed the team on recognizing sales opportunities while having floor coverage awarenessCreated an environment of positive energy which bred an inviting atmosphere with motivated employees who partnered on sales achievementsVisually merchandised how brands would like their stories told while making it organized and easy to shopGreatly improved store shrink by improving floor awareness, being attentive and correcting shipping errors, and hiring a more honest and dedicated team

Irvine, Ca

Held several merchandising positions with successfully greater responsibility which in the last year led to buying $11M of inventory for 12 Beachworks and 24 Billabong locationsSelected and managed all men's and boy's apparel, footwear, and accessory purchases at Beachworks since its inception to its growth of 12 stores.Purchased selected categories for 24 Billabong retail stores including footwear, sunglasses, skate accessories, surf accessories, and all categories for Rvca, Sector 9, Dot Dash, and Arbor brands.Developed and maintained monthly open to buy plans to efficiently forecast sales and inventory levels for each individual locationCreated the initial allocations and future replenishment flows for responsible categories for all individual locationsFocused on in-depth analysis of product trends, size selling, and inventory levels to maximize sales, margins, turn rates, and profitabilityKey consultant to the wholesale divisions and presented weekly sales reviews to guide the design teams on sales trends and customer requestsRegularly negotiated inventory and shipping discounts, payment term extensions, and continually explored off price opportunities to boost margins and profits

Irvine, Ca

Successfully managed the growth of 5 Beach Access locations from its inception in 1988 to over $8 million in sales before its sale in 2004Identified, selected, and negotiated the entire merchandise assortments that included apparel, footwear, and accessories from up and coming independent brands that labeled the shops as an industry leaderDeveloped and executed all open to buys, merchandise planning, allocations, and store performance goals to achieve balanced stock levels and optimal sales performanceRecruited, trained, and motivated the team of managers, sales associates, and stock crews that became focused on attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly customer serviceEstablished and implemented company policies, goals, objectives, and proceduresLed the team in merchandising, window displays, and marketingNegotiated and purchased all supplies and operational services

Pre-Business Studies

Business Major