Heather Maher-Harrison Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

-Create reports analyzing size scale, colours, sales history, demographics, trends and forecasting in order to optimize sales and increase inventory turn over.-Work in conjunction with buying, marketing and merchandising departments to plan shipping strategies and ensure that product is sent to the correct stores at the appropriate time.-Create model stocks and monitor inventory levels in order to maximize sales.-Track shipments, and anticipate any potential delays or problems.-Ensure product is packaged and ticketed correctly by analyzing product samples, purchase orders and packing instructions.-Attend store visits, collect staff feedback, confirm product is on the floor, merchandised and signed correctly. Shop the competition and report on product selection and promotions.

Woodbridge

-Responsible for assessing staffing needs, recruiting and training new staff-Creating targets, keeping track and being responsible for short term and long term sales goals -Analyze business reports to look for opportunities to maximize sales through inventory management with direct contact with buyers as well as merchandising-Mentor staff in developing goals, creating meaningful work experiences, monitoring performance, coaching and motivating-Ensure all clients receive a “world class” customer service experience -Use fashion and product knowledge to provide best possible customer service -In charge of visual merchandising for the entire store-Maintain sales target and benchmark for customer service surveys-Manage inventory, keeping track of department sales and most popular styles, using this information to impact merchandise displays

Barrie

Barrie, On

-Prepared payroll, sales statistics, scheduling and other miscellaneous paperwork in support of the management team-Shipping and receiving, unpacked and prepared garments, then placed on sales floor following Melanie Lyne visual merchandising guidelines-Operated point of sale, opening and closing the store, preparing deposits and end/beginning of day tasks-Assisted in visual merchandising independently and under the direction of the store manager and district visual merchandiser-Implemented marketing objectives throughout the store and created creative and dynamic boards in support of contests

Diploma, Fashion Management

Diploma, General Art And Design

Activities and Societies: Residence Advisor, Orientation Coordinator