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Property ManagementRealty Sales

- Work in microstrategy to build department specific reports to analyze data in depth- Create product within RMS from item set up to writing and amending purchase orders- Work close with merchandise operations to ensure deliveries are time in turn having the receipts in the shipping window originally created - Partner with ecommerce to create an efficient process from item set up to ensuring the product gets on site in a timely manner to maximize sales- Communicate with appropriate cross-functional partners to ensure all teams are aligned on any late product or product that is in the warehouse but not on the ecommerce site - Partner with design and product development to develop strong product that could be an opportunity within the dress department- Develop and maintain visual product tool to align across all departments that is beneficial for teams and senior-level executives to have a topline overview of assortment- Communicate if there are any discrepancies within purchase orders vs. what is hitting the ecommerce site or changes in orders such as color, etc.- Work with planning and allocation to develop seasonal strategies and refer back to the original and revised plans, IMU’s, ensure retails are aligned - Work cross-functionally with quality assurance to ensure all customer service questions are answered and solved including defects- Daily communication with vendors and cross-functional partners to negotiate costing, look for exclusivity, maintain sales, samples and purchase orders

- Ownership of creating and maintaining assortment sheets for seasonal buys, on orders, assortment decks, placement of sample orders- Develop a competitive shopping sales and style analysis for price point vs. style and quality value, as well as sku depth offering and product merchandised versus competitors interpretation and price point, analyzing customer trends and additional brands they shop if they also shop ours.- Work closely with ecommerce to ensure we are aligned on product offered in store and on site, keeping in mind where there is opportunity on either side to maximize sales for specific target customer- Format, analyze and present information via reports selling, drivers, low-performers, business issues, etc. to team and executives weekly, and monthly - Partner with planning, sourcing, stores, cross-functional teams to anticipate business needs - Meeting preparation for executive meeting presentations including internal roll-outs, rolling clearance, life line of skus and distributions (LI/DPI) in excel - Daily communication with cross functional partnering teams in US in office as well as Europe and sourcing to determine markdowns, allocations, etc.- Drive product knowledge by providing product information for photography, marketing and presentation of product to store teams and executives- Manage on order weekly based on most current buy sheets including cost, retail IMU and units while working with sourcing on issues/changes and to ensure all orders due are on time.- Use of ISIS , IP, DTS for tracking and shipment , ACS and Sell It order entry as well as on order and PO entry- Create and support in seasonal promotional strategies as well as strategy to maintain brand image and keep certain product at full price and to drive sales- EDI orders as well as working with and creating new UPC’s for our vendor partners, maintaining and tracking deliveries and any complications

Greater New York City Area

- Ownership of creating & maintaining assortment decks, sample management, QA, inventory coming in- Analyze and manage weekly/monthly sales reports, and create topline newness recaps/best seller reports with use of pictures, formulas and pivot tables- Systems support to manage internal roll-ups, rolling clearance, life line of skus and distributions (LI/DPI) in excel - Manage invoices/process orders/EDI of product as well as supplies for department and daily communication with distribution center - Drive product knowledge by providing product information for photography, ecommerce marketing and presentation of product executives- Coordinate walkthrough presentation and support Visual Merchandising Team in sample prep and soft set, for floor sets. Provide product information for photography as well as guideline support- Create and manage sample order via sourcing/production as well as trafficking and inventory including master files for quality assurance and store logs

- Maintained showroom aesthetic standards as well as all aspects of Market from set-up to post Market Week including International- Supported Director of Sales in Creating & maintaining Strategy Presentation for new clientele and driving business/sales both domestic and international- Develop and maintain tracking sheets/files to monitor & analyze weekly sales by style & customer- Managed interns/freelance assistants by designating tasks and deadlines, reviewing order entry as well as educating them in daily processes- Tailored product knowledge materials for individual clients including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom- Develop & maintain invoices, purchase order logs, process & check EDI’s, master inventory/stock data base, line lists, etc. for international and domestic wholesale- Created and maintained Master inventory/stock database via excel using line lists and formulas- Created sales binders to analyze purchase history & current sales to identify sales trends including picture packets & best sellers to suggest potential actions to AE - PR liaison with production and operations to manage sample trafficking; schedule deliveries for shoots, model fittings, when goods hit the DC, etc.

Library and backroom stockProvided high end customer serviceFilled in for showroom receptionistAssisted in daily functions and administrative tasks as needed including client interactionsSteaming garments and maintaining showroom aesthetic standards

Continued Education, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Liberal Arts : Fashion Merchandising With Business Management Minor