Lauren Bluth Email & Phone Number

* Responsible for the largest sales volume department within the company - $86 million in sales for 2015.* Since date of hire, had helped to improve year-to-date sales by 11% and increased merchandise contribution by 5%.* Worked with product development to increase overseas production from 70% to 100%* Collaborated with design, technical & product.

* Responsible for buying multiple areas within accessories – handbags, belts, sunglasses, legwear,cold weather, hair accessories, fashion scarves & hats - $36 million in sales for 2014.* During first year, beat sales plan by 8% and increased merchandise contribution dollars by 12% over the previous year.* Traveled to Hong Kong, China to work with overseas.

* Responsible for buying for two areas within jewelry and increased sales by 40% and increased the profit margin by 45.8% from the prior year.* Helped the jewelry business achieve a margin increase of almost $7.5 million compared to last year at $6.5 million and increased sales by 23% on top of a 27% increase from last year.* Mentored for new Assistant.

* In 2009, took over responsibility of buying the watches department, working with strategies and presenting floorset reviews. Exceeded plan for 2nd half by $117 and increased contribution percent by 3.3%.* Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations and assisted buyer by providing administrative, organizational and technical assistance in the purchase.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising

Associate'S Degree, Design And Applied Arts