Karlee Edwards Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Oversaw the below major departments: 1. Current Mood - Dolls Kill Owned Brand (Apparel, Accessories, & Shoes) 2. Shoes (Branded + Non-Branded) 3. Accessories (Branded + Product Development)Currated monthly product assortments for each department that aligned with OTB targets and the company's marketing initiativesBuilt and maintained strong and honest vendor relations to allow exclusive product developments and collaborations with fair costingResponsible for conception and execution of collections launched from Current Mood (Dolls Kill's first in-house designed brand). Which outperformed sales expectations on a weekly basis and remains the largest contributor of retail sales Analyzed and adjusted on-order quantities and size breaks, while constantly getting confirmation from vendors that orders were on time. Increasing orders allowed for price cuts which built profit marginUtilized trend resources, market data, and market trips to develop trend directions for future collectionsCollaborated with team members ranging from customer service to the warehouse to stylists and even to accounting to gain understanding of each role and how we can assist each other more effectivelyProposed strategic and conceptual initiatives during executive meetings and offered direction with constructive feedback to motivate coworkersAnalyzed similarities in top performing styles to increase sales and proposed innovative ways to sell through unproductive inventory

Currated monthly assortments of jewelry, bags, eyewear, belts, hair, hats, hosiery, scarves, beauty & tech (averaging 400 new skus each delivery)Traveled to vendor locations to develop product based off company wide trends Built stronger vendor relationships through honest and effective communication to improve previous issues with vendor compliance and PO deliveriesReviewed and approved or advise issues with samples of products placed prior to delivery Rebuilt multiple categories of business by analyzing yearly hindsights, current sales trends and future trends to create successful plans of action Analyze daily, weekly and monthly reporting to come up with new findings

Worked alongside Buyer to ensure buys are cohesive and convey brand identity. Submitted tears for product development based on specific trendsActively manage inventory in-season to achieve and exceed sales targets; including inventory cancellations, swaps and reorders Communicated regularly with vendors to negotiate costs and deliveries, vendor terms and negotiate standing discounts with new and existing vendorsCompleted and attended weekly and quarterly business review meetings which resulted in cross-functional partners working to adjust major call-outsAttended vendor appointments and local markets to view new products & maintain awareness of competitors' position in marketTrained new hires on the buying team as well as cross-functional partners Create and submit purchase orders to vendors requesting confirmation with a valid tracking number

Updated assortment tools to reflect accurate on order totals then created a visual representation to raise company awareness of incoming stylesCompiled weekly business sales reports for executives meetingsCollaborated with cross-functional partners to ensure product is photographed and copied accurately and on time for upload Obtained required style information from vendors to upload for PO creation

Partners with management to ensure sales goals are met.Regularly supervises staff of 5 or more, including organizing break schedules, and individual sales goals.Coordinates daily cash reconciliation at high volumes.Facilitates training programs, for but not limited to new hires, cashier training and styling.Maintains inventory control on sales floor and merchandises floor. Has developed a strong, loyal clientele base to support team and company sales.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Merchandise Marketing, Gpa: 3.74

Activities and Societies: Premier Marketing Group (PMG)

American Sign Language (Asl)