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Washington, Dc, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland Area

•Allocate new product assortments utilizing merchandise plans and product strategies•Manage replenishment to Factory House stores in North America to maintain appropriate stock to sales ratio•Analyze and react to selling, manage-up findings and propose plan of action•Travel to stores to review floor sets, build store relationships, and increase awareness of specific store businesses•Manage allocation of opening assortment as well as replenishment to new stores, monitoring performance and taking appropriate actions to support their business

Hartford, Connecticut Area

•Procured perishable product from vendors nationwide for over 150 Tops supermarkets and 100 Marsh supermarkets•Managed approximately $5M in inventory by overseeing successful supply chain from vendors to supermarket shelves•Monitored quality control by having extensive knowledge of products that included produce, fresh meat, and dry goods•Exceeded targeted 96% service levels by analyzing trends, making smart buying decisions, and reacting to potential issues•Performed regular item maintenance such as pricing updates, UPC changes, and general merchandising •Developed and maintained relationships with Tops and Marsh executives, over 75 vendors, and warehouse personnel

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

•Increased sales in department 11% from previous year through smart buying practices and selection of ideal product mix•Continually monitored sales, movement reports, trends, and open-to-buy to exceed targeted gross margin •Created effective merchandising by building displays, knowing customer preferences, and holding promotions as necessary•Provided excellent customer service through extensive knowledge of gourmet cheese and other specialty foods

Saint-Nazaire Area, France

•Primary English teacher in 3 elementary schools •Planned and carried out English language and cultural lessons to children aged 6 – 11 years old•Communicated in French to teachers regarding the progress of the children and areas for improvement

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

•Provided customer service during peak periods such as seasonal, summers, Black Friday and winter holidays•Promoted merchandise by creating and positioning store displays•Organized inventory, managed the cash register and helped customers with their purchases

•Collaborated with the visual arts coordinator in setting up and running various local art exhibitions•Developed brochures, price lists and insurance lists for various art exhibitions•Organized and researched for a Masters’ Exhibition, which included works by Picasso, Dali, Braque, and Miro•Developed a safety manual for City of Gainesville’s Division of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs that gave the department accreditation

Master Of Science, Management, 3.75/4.0

Bachelor Of Arts, Art History, 3.8/4.0