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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