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New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

• Worked with all wear-to-work categories and trusted with ownership over jackets, skirts, and shorts departments within one year in role
• Curated product assortment by partnering with internal design teams, initiating product development with vendors, and buying from market∙ Drove strategic buy decision making to optimize business performance∙ Built line.
• Improved visibility into product delivery ETA’s by months through building new excel tracking spreadsheet

New York, New York, United States

Supported senior merchant in all duties including developing buying strategy, placing orders, and working with cross functional teams to execute overall merchandising strategy. Responsible for inputting PO units and ordering sample units. Maintained and updated excel spreadsheets, including upgrading formulas to improve workflow. Tracked on order units by.

Greater New York City Area

Lead pricing negotiations with Bangladeshi vendors and is responsible for costing for these vendors. In addition, was responsible for coordinating entire product lifecycle from development to delivery for $1.7M private label line for fast-growing childrenswear startup. Key accomplishments include earning the position less than 1 year after joining LTAG.

Greater New York City Area

In this role I supported the product team as liaison between design, sales, merchandising, and overseas partners. Responsibilities included requesting and following up on advertising and top of production samples from factories, quality and color approvals for fabric and accessories, running reports, and building tech packs. Key accomplishments included.

As visual stylist and brand representative, contributed to the financial success of this exclusive retailer by maintaining visual standards, working effectively in a team environment as well as independently, and providing customers with an excellent customer service experience.

As a seasonal sales associate, I contributed to the financial success of this high volume specialty retailer by serving in its Victoria’s Secret Pink sub brand, marketing to younger customers and assisting customers with merchandise selection. In this role I met and exceeded sales goals, operated point of sale registers, and ensured an excellent customer.

As hostess, server, and caterer, I contributed to the financial success of this family BBQ restaurant by welcoming and seating guests, taking orders for food and drink, and managing financial transactions. I frequently held shift manager role and served as a caterer for special events.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising Management; Product Development

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Runway 27 Fashion Show club

General Studies