-Accountable for the successful launch of new brand partnerships and new product-Defining and creating strategic roadmaps for consumer segments and product while managing vendor and partner relationships in alignment with the strategic sourcing strategy delivering on department & divisional financials-Collaborating with cross-functional teams to bolster Owned Brand and National Brand Apparel and Accessories-Set sales goals by meticulously forecasting annual sales quotas and projecting expected sales volume for both existing and new products-Actively promoted Diversity & Inclusion through the assortment offerings, with a specific focus on catering to the LGBTQIA+ consumer demographic

-Spearheaded market trend analysis to pinpoint white space opportunities within the Kids and Toddler Apparel and Accessories sector-Orchestrated assortment programs for five distinct brands, collaborating with both internal and external vendors-Ensured current awareness of all retail promotions, staying up-to-date with the latest industry developments

-Collaborated with buying teams to create assortment plans for brick-and-mortar stores as well as ecommerce-Evaluated and analysis weekly sales and identified and reported trends-Managed and supported retailer accounts and partnered with design and sourcing teams to identify new products

-Generated daily sales and in-stock reports for multiple category retailers-Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and design to ensure a seamless customer experience and achieve exceptional sales-Contributed to the development of assortment plans in close collaboration with retail partners, optimizing product presentation both online and in physical stores, including initial pricing and sell-through forecasts

-Spearheaded an Online Scrub initiative by establishing a new reporting system, resulting in the discovery of hidden out-of-stock and unpublished items, capturing an additional 2.3 million units-Innovated a new naming convention for on-site items, leading to a sales increase of $125k within one week-Collaborated with site merchandising to design new online experiences, focusing on guest-centric stories and collections-Managed departments spanning Newborn, Infant, Toddler, Big Boy Apparel, and Accessories-Collaborated closely with the Buyer and Business Analyst to oversee the production of Kids Apparel and Accessories, totaling $800M+ in value-Cultivated strong relationships with 90+ domestic and import vendors-Supervised the apparel samples utilized for photography and product validation-Worked in tandem with site merchandising to optimize product display and navigation on the website-Assumed responsibility for supervising trend forecasting for current and future assortments

-Managed and fulfilled domestic and international orders by overseeing handling and shipping of products, communication with clients, and preparing daily vendor lists-Built and maintained close relationships with vendors via email and phone-Organized pop-up shows and events to promote product launches-Assisted in the creation and design of a new business website-Collaborated with local businesses to create new sourcing routes for company goods

-Assisted in the management of 11 properties by conducting property showings, communicating with owners and renters on vacancy rates, tenant issues, physical conditions, and expenses-Collected rents and deposits and managed financial expenses, budgeting, and reporting for owners by maintaining meticulous financial records-Assisted in the design of new business strategies-Ordered and organized services and materials for planned renovations

-Led on brand development across X, Facebook, and Instagram and assumed responsibility for driving traffic to the website-Oversaw and managed social media communications with guests, ensuring questions, concerns, and complaints were handled professionally and swiftly -Leveraged social media for advertising, including promotional campaigns

-Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including for the University of Minnesota-Managed guest reception and facilitated delivery and courier services-Supported event planning initiatives, including travel and logistical coordination-Efficiently handled incoming phone calls and promptly directed them as needed

-Developed a digital inventory system to replace paper filing-Implemented digital cataloging with keywords and images for the website-Collaborated with designers to establish a system for archiving past projects-Assisted in the construction of the business website-Contributed to product photography efforts