Helena D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Milpitas, California, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

- Serves as internal consultant within tech and business groups by implementing quality tools, such as company’s internal platform for resiliency, and process improvement in order to re-engineer technical workflow for greater efficiencies- Executes testing efforts of Enterprise Resiliency Program which corresponds to the company’s MRA, applying infrastructure and develops service catalog and lifecycle management- Manages data reporting on a weekly basis by utilizing internal SQL and Microsoft Excel to provide to the Enterprise Architecture team- Develops and presented practical training sessions to internal and external groups which increased development and implementation velocity- Performs systems testing for team’s Resiliency programs and compiled testing data while meeting project milestone goals- Acts as a liaison between client area and technical organization by planning, conducting, and directing the analysis of highly complex business problems to be solved with automated systems- Escalates critical bugs and partners with architects to prioritize solutions in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service- Collaborates with user groups to provide training and assessments in regards to resolving issues and meeting user needs

Chicago, Il, Us

Category: Men's Denim and Collection for Sears and KmartIncludes private label and national brands (USPA, Levi's, Southpole, Akademiks, & etc.)- Oversaw the Men’s department, one of the company’s largest portfolios, which consisted of over 40,000 skus for both Private and National brands in all SHC business formats collectively- Successfully achieved comp sales goals by +21% for the year, which improved the declining department, returning to a healthy revenue state- Generated weekly financial reports and analyzed data to provide recommendations to the Sales team on opportunities to improve performance- Developed products and sourced line-assortment directly overseas by identifying new fabric and trends which achieved above targeted cost savings of 9%- Implemented solutions for sales, merchandising and sourcing by evaluating business processes, foreseeingrequirements, and identifying areas for improvement- Established new vendor setup by verifying the required documentation while auditing the vendor allowance agreements for defects, markdowns, signage, etc.

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

Categories: Electronics, Apparel, Consumables - Managed 20% of total business in Electronics, Apparel, and Consumables departments to support the development and execution of buying strategies and business objectives- End-to-end management of purchase order process including accounts limited to entry, requiring maintenance, and issue resolution- Collaborated cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, E-commerce, Visual and Trend teams to leverage necessary resources in support of quality partnerships and decision quality- Reviewed, processed and tracked monthly replenishment orders, including emergency orders when applicable- Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with vendors and distribution center, while providing excellent customer service

Commerce, California, Us

Research trends, concepts, and details according to each seasonTranslate design direction and fabric/trim selections into original designsCreate flat sketches based on existing trends and mainstream designsPrepare linesheets for customersOrganize samples and fabrications

Build and support strong, mutually effective key relationships (with peers, Supply Chain Services, Global Sourcing, and suppliers) grounded in clear objectives, accountabilities, and respectUtilize skills, capabilities and motivation to effectively support the assigned businessProvide accurate and timely reporting on all metrics and timeline processes (such as sample status) with input from key internal and external supply chain partners; maintain clear accountabilities, deliverables and measuresSupport the Product Development & Sourcing team in achieving aesthetic and cost targets through the execution of products, from concept to manufacturing-ready, while meeting all “Go To Market” milestonesAssist in work in progress (WIP) tracking and reporting for product developmentCoordinates and monitors proto samples for fit, quality, execution & construction; coordinates the proto review Coordinates all samples for buy meetings, photo shoots and Direct to meet calendar datesCommunicates changes to achieve final fit and construction to meet Brand requirementsWork with patternmaker and sample sewers for fast track mock ups and prototypesEstablish strong collaborative relationships with cross-function divisional teams to insure product successAssists in the allocation of product in line with the company sourcing and social responsibility strategyDevelopment and execution of annual marketing plans including, but not limited to, consumer promotions, social media, and coupons/rebatesNew product development, consumer research, and coordinating timelines related to new item launches.Portfolio management including label changes, product updates, graphics refreshes, legal routing & approval, and SKU rationalization.Analyzing market trends and competitive trends to provide insights that drive growth and identify business opportunities. This includes preparation of the monthly share reports and annual lessons learned document.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Merchandise Product Development