Elizabeth Quigney Email and Phone Number

Associate Sourcing Manager - Pottery Barn Kids Textiles

• Assist the Buyer with developing and maintaining the seasonal assortment plans (line lists) for Global markets• Provide Buyer with weekly Global Sales Reports; WTD/YTD sales, top selling collections, seasonal recaps, promotional sales activity, and markdown tracking• Work with Visual on the development of signage for in-store collateral and events (sales, promotions)• Responsible for approving catalog proofs for each season (pricing, naming, copy)• Summarize and communicate weekly retail sales, promotional activity and markdowns for store newsletters and emails. Coordinate with Store Operation in distributing information through appropriate channels• Investigate and respond to escalated customer service issues and special order inquiries

• Work directly with clients in assessing their personal and professional wardrobe needs; selecting, fitting and styling custom and RTW apparel • Responsible for all marketing and outreach to prospective clients, with over $5000/month in sales

Pear Larkspur was a high-end women's contemporary fashion boutique located in the lovely, quaint town of Larkspur, California, just north of San Francisco. Our goal at Pearl was to bring beautiful, feminine, classic fashions to everyday life. We specialized in customer service and loved nothing more than helping women find the perfect outfit for any event, whether dressy, casual or just “for fun”. • Designers included DVF, Alice+Olivia, Vince, Theory, A.L.C., Lela Rose, Rebecca Taylor, Milly, Calypso, Shoshanna, Christopher Fischer, White & Warren, Autumn Cashmere, Brochu Walker, Tucker, Geren Ford, Splendid, Velvet, Genetic Denim, Rich & Skinny, AG• Attended seasonal industry markets in New York (Coterie) and Los Angeles (Designers & Agents)• Analyzed inventory to optimize sales through product placement, visual presentation, and in-store promotions• Conducted daily market research to identify new lines and trends through various fashion magazines, WWD, blogs, twitter, online sources• Implemented effective marketing and events. Print advertising in local media (Marin Magazine, Marin IJ), email marketing, social media (Twitter, Facebook), website blog, trunkshows, in-store charity events• Strengthened and forged new customer relations. Worked closely with customers to identify their style and daily needs, as well as styling for specific events and occasions. Notified customers of new shipments/ lines and upcoming trends• Assisted in website development. Responsible for styling, image, layout design, all written content including blog• Worked directly with RMSA Retail Solutions on planning, buying, inventory strategies, markdowns, and open-to-buy• Managed staffing (2-3 employees). Payroll, hiring, scheduling, reviews, product education, customer service standards• Created profit sharing program to incentivize employees based on monthly sales goals• Fostered community relationships through participating in local fashion shows, charity events, donations

• Created purchase orders, retrieved return authorizations, received and allocated new merchandise to both store locations (Larkspur & St. Helena), oversaw employee scheduling and expense reports, and assisted in personal shopping for various customers• Managed the installation and implementation of a Point of Sales System (CAM Commerce Solutions) in both store locations. Responsibilities included pre-installation preparation, data transferring and training staff (8 employees)• Prepared and conducted the bi-annual physical inventory in both store locations• Maintained and forged new relationships with local media outlets, local charities, developed press kits

• Selected to work on the Philip Morris U.S.A. and Unilever HPC-NA accounts• Planned, coordinated and executed Options, Philip Morris U.S.A. program at major hospitality tradeshows, including the annual National Restaurant Association Tradeshow and the National Nightclub & Bar Tradeshow & Convention - Organized off-site events, managed invitation process, coordinated program materials, met with state association executives, represented Philip Morris U.S.A. on the tradeshow floor and through the follow-up reports• Co-managed hospitality association sponsorships for Philip Morris U.S.A. on the national and state level• Co-directed Unilever’s 2003 Speakers Bureau• Assisted in the distribution of press releases and media monitoring for uniquely ME!, Unilever’s philanthropic program