Served as liaison for in-house creative department, worked cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and vendorsDetermined photo shoot needs, composed shot lists, managed sample process, and attended out-of-house photo shoots to ensure photography stayed on brandLed communication of digital asset needs to vendors; tracked and organized images and logosCollaborated with project management department to create and manage project milestonesAssisted with seasonal strategy PowerPoint presentations, purchase order requests, and invoice approvals

Researched new packaging supplies and manufacturers; assisted merchants and vendors in selecting and sourcing packaging materialsIdentified food packaging items to review with merchantsCreated food packaging reference guide for corporate and store use

Ran promotional lift, top selling items, and weekly & period end sales reports using MicroStrategy and ExcelAnalyzed weekly and period end reports; provided summary of data for high and low performing categoriesCompleted purchase orders for store fixtures efficiently and accuratelyBalanced and prioritized scheduling meetings, competition research, filing expense reports, editing and formatting PowerPoint presentations, and making travel arrangements

Trusted to open, close, and manage the store aloneExecuted in-store visual merchandising, including following corporate planograms and changing signageResponsible for ordering, receiving, and recording shipmentsUtilized customer service skills and product knowledge to consistently meet sales goals Managed and trained junior sales associates

Led marketing effort for the City of Florence and Syracuse Center Abroad Fourth of July eventUpdated the website with new information about the organization and upcoming events