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Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Offering Team Building workshops for Corporate Companies, Organizations, Private Parties and DIY Kits. All events are instructed with therapeutic approach

Nj

Responsible for 12% growth for the brand within the NJ territory for 3 years straight.Achieved $300K in Creative Event Sales in 2019- 58% growth over LY.Oversee a team of 20 instructors and along with 105+ venue partnerships.Spearhead all brand launches for Yaymaker Brand within the state of NJ. -Canvas and Glassware Painting-Terrarium Building -Candle Making-Hand Knitting-Mosaic Making-Resin Art-Ukulele Making

New York

New York

New Jersey

New York, New York

Responsible for $400M in sales for 3700 StoresReported directly into SVP- Apparel

Partnered closely with Senior Girls Buyer to maximize sales and gross margin for Girls $8M business, created and implemented assortment plan for 61 outlet stores and managing 85 sku’s per delivery. • Improved Gross Margin by 2% by capitalizing on successful styles, implementing a 10% SKU reduction and by proposing well thought out markdown proposals.• Increased 1st quarter sales by 3% totaling $20K by introducing novelty silhouettes and maintaining a 64% sell thru in short sleeve… Show more Partnered closely with Senior Girls Buyer to maximize sales and gross margin for Girls $8M business, created and implemented assortment plan for 61 outlet stores and managing 85 sku’s per delivery. • Improved Gross Margin by 2% by capitalizing on successful styles, implementing a 10% SKU reduction and by proposing well thought out markdown proposals.• Increased 1st quarter sales by 3% totaling $20K by introducing novelty silhouettes and maintaining a 64% sell thru in short sleeve tops classification. • Expanded Kids E-Commerce total retail sales 55% by consistently updating product sequencing, adding style cross-sells and creating promotional landing pages. • Selected by senior management to partner with merchandise planner to develop monthly sales and inventory plans.• Personally worked with design and production team to improve merchandise quality, discontinue slow-selling styles, and develop seasonal and year-round product lines for 16 classifications.• Launched eco-awareness campaign for cost reduction by conducting workshops to educate employees on various waste elimination and water improvement projects Show less

Reported directly to the Senior Boys Buyer, provided support in assortment planning and merchandising for $15M division, selected to lead buying strategies for baby boys division generating $3M in retail sales and representing 30% of the boy’s total business. • Improved accessories business by 5% during 2007, by developing two leather belt SKUs with the Men’s Accessories licensee vendor. • Managed the markdown process and communicated variances to Senior Boys buyer.• Arranged 4… Show more Reported directly to the Senior Boys Buyer, provided support in assortment planning and merchandising for $15M division, selected to lead buying strategies for baby boys division generating $3M in retail sales and representing 30% of the boy’s total business. • Improved accessories business by 5% during 2007, by developing two leather belt SKUs with the Men’s Accessories licensee vendor. • Managed the markdown process and communicated variances to Senior Boys buyer.• Arranged 4 seasonal in-store Look Books each year to assist field sales associates with product knowledge. • Attended visual floor sets, conducted quarterly store performance visits and maintained constant communication with top performing field managers. • Prepared over 300 purchase orders per season Show less

Scheduled private shopping appointments with high end customers to achieve monthly sales goals of $35K and implemented visualin-store displays. Assisted store manager with opening and closing register functions during the holiday season.

Supported corporate trainer with photo-shoot planning, compiled sales associate training kits, attended market meetings with department store buyers, and bi-weekly department store visits with regional manager.

Ba, Fashion Merchandising And Marketing, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Personally Selected to attend LIM college commencement ceremony May 2014 to celebrate the colleges 75th.

Certificate, Digital Design And Web Development

Activities and Societies: Web Development Conference Mac OS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Web Architecture and Usabilities. Color Systems,