Jennifer Stites Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Analyzed inventory usage through Shopkeep and Shopify and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each season. - Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing to maximize revenue and productivity. - Assessed product performance to maintain key item stock levels and remove poor performing items from future buys. - Worked alongside accounting to manage monthly budget and purchasing decisions. - Developed and improved account relationships. - Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies. - Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins. - Represented company at national and regional trade shows.

Chicago, Il

- Increased annual sales every year by establishing goals, overseeing performance, and expanding inventory. - Analyzed and interpreted store trends with Shopkeep and Shopify to facilitate planning. - Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge, and customer demands. - Scheduled and led monthly store meetings for all employees to discuss new inventory, while providing a platform for open discussion. - Onboarded and trained new employees. - Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth. - Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Analyzed Trends and customer need to inform purchasing decisions- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and availability - Used creative thinking to merchandise product and drive sales

Chicago

- Provided attentive and genuine customer service to a diverse clientele - Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.- Marketed and sold full range of Accessories, from T-shirts to Artisan Jewelry- Acted as a liaison between clients and artists when creating custom jewelry- Solved customer challenges in a calm manner - Created engaging content for social media

Chicago

- Created close customer relations through in-depth product knowledge - Styled and executed photo shoots for Social Media- Quickly priced and stocked merchandise in store as it arrived- Followed existing procedures to list new merchandise on the website - Designed custom graphics for online store and social media

Stroudsburg, Pa

- Traveled state to state to college and university campuses- Created attractive visual displays of products and merchandise- Recruited student assistants in each location, and delegated tasks and projects to them- Maintained professional customer service to all clients- Managed and reported accurate inventory levels- Used Creative Thinking for quick marketing strategies to Increase Revenue

Chicago, Il

- Completed and analyzed trend research for upcoming seasons- Designed garments and jewelry for upcoming seasons- Modified designs and delegated changes to appropriate manufacturers- Created and edited technical drawings for designs using Adobe Illustrator- Built specification sheets for completed designs, and correction specs for incorrect samples- Created patterns and samples for certain designs

Ames, Ia

Ames, Ia

- Arranged and assisted with various promotional events to promote awareness of the station- Ran social media outlets for the station- Delegated tasks to members of the Marketing Committee when required- Collaborated with fellow board members at weekly meetings to unify all departments- Reviewed albums weekly for internal use

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

- Arranged and styled a promotional photo shoot, using a network of young creatives - Merchandised the main window display on a regular basis to feature favorite vintage items- Aided in pricing and buying vintage apparel and accessories

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising, Design And Production

Activities and Societies: Trend Magazine, KURE Board of Directors

Apparel Design

Activities and Societies: Knitwear, Fashion Illustration, Art History, ItalianFlorence, Italy