• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Site Merchandising and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans to improve customer experience and conversion• Manage site taxonomy build & product listing (shelf) rules at the category level, providing insight to the team based off of real world data, tests and competitor actions• Ensure SEO value is maximized by using best practices and proper implementation of clear-text, alt-text, SEO copy blocks, canonical URLs… Show more • Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Site Merchandising and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans to improve customer experience and conversion• Manage site taxonomy build & product listing (shelf) rules at the category level, providing insight to the team based off of real world data, tests and competitor actions• Ensure SEO value is maximized by using best practices and proper implementation of clear-text, alt-text, SEO copy blocks, canonical URLs and re-directs• Serve as an advisor to Category Management and Marketing; identifying potential enhancements on visual merchandising plans and seasonal campaigns leveraging customer-based analytics to improve conversion, repeat visit and other KPIs• Build site navigation to increase find-ability and improve customer experience while shopping the site Show less

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders within the organization to generate proper levels of awareness and adoption of the team’s objectives and goals• Support senior executives and category teams throughout the item life cycle• Manage ten associates who oversee the daily workflow of all Fashion items to ensure imagery and content is accurate and ready to publish by the start date• Drive escalation of issues, coordinate key resources in the escalation process, and… Show more • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders within the organization to generate proper levels of awareness and adoption of the team’s objectives and goals• Support senior executives and category teams throughout the item life cycle• Manage ten associates who oversee the daily workflow of all Fashion items to ensure imagery and content is accurate and ready to publish by the start date• Drive escalation of issues, coordinate key resources in the escalation process, and project manage the issue until its resolution• Support the continuous improvement of process, tools, and people by building a feedback loop with the right stakeholders Show less

• Form and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners via constant communication, collaboration and follow-through to ensure alignment on all processes • Partner with other team leads to maintain a strong understanding of all systems, participate in pilots, resolve issues, determine whether enhancements can be made and implement changes when necessary• Run weekly reporting for our team as well as our cross functional partners to provide recaps and performance… Show more • Form and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners via constant communication, collaboration and follow-through to ensure alignment on all processes • Partner with other team leads to maintain a strong understanding of all systems, participate in pilots, resolve issues, determine whether enhancements can be made and implement changes when necessary• Run weekly reporting for our team as well as our cross functional partners to provide recaps and performance feedback to help achieve business goals• Oversee the development of my associates by providing weekly feedback and training Show less

• Responsible for ensuring all items complete setup before they reach our warehouse• Manage confluence dashboard and send out weekly newsletter to cross-functional teams• Run various audits: Attribution, Grouping, Workhorse, Setup in Simon, Missing WM #’s• Work with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers to manage all data and maintenance• Liaison between offshore item setup team and San Bruno

• Support the Buyer in the execution of the Product Vision, Assortment Planning and Inventory Health• Responsible for analyzing weekly department performance reports to optimize inventory• Develop suggested order quantities using weekly sales reports and process approved orders • Ensure A items, Hot New items and Item Programs have appropriate levels to ensure they are in stock • Vendor relations and new Vendor set up to maintain efficient delivery and flow of product•… Show more • Support the Buyer in the execution of the Product Vision, Assortment Planning and Inventory Health• Responsible for analyzing weekly department performance reports to optimize inventory• Develop suggested order quantities using weekly sales reports and process approved orders • Ensure A items, Hot New items and Item Programs have appropriate levels to ensure they are in stock • Vendor relations and new Vendor set up to maintain efficient delivery and flow of product• Provide needed analytics for sales trending, assortment health and markdowns• Assist the buyer in planning & forecasting the needs for key items and overseas core programs• Work closely with Allocation Analyst and Planning Manager on the management of active, inactive, best sellers and end of life products • Assist with inventories for traveling exhibition stores, and openings of permanent stores• Maintain and manage all related computer maintenance including vendor, item and inventory info• Track/manage vendor booking orders, transfers, return shipments, and other related functions • Assist accounting in resolving issues related to vendor payments, freight and invoice discrepancies Show less

• Assisted buyer in managing and developing monthly event calendar while identifying opportunities for growth• Accountable for negotiating, building, and sourcing compelling product assortments at discounted prices• Negotiated buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery/payment terms)• Responsible for meeting or exceeding financial goals by ensuring vendors were delivering quality product, within the shipping time frame, and fulfilling 100% of the product ordered•… Show more • Assisted buyer in managing and developing monthly event calendar while identifying opportunities for growth• Accountable for negotiating, building, and sourcing compelling product assortments at discounted prices• Negotiated buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery/payment terms)• Responsible for meeting or exceeding financial goals by ensuring vendors were delivering quality product, within the shipping time frame, and fulfilling 100% of the product ordered• Established and maintained vendor relationships by utilizing excellent business communication skills• Investigated and solved customer service issues • Entered daily sales events into content management system and QA site to ensure all content associated with the event was 100% accurate prior to going live Show less

• Conducted order entry and order maintenance for major accounts• Prepared style outs for major accounts• Ran ATS and compiled hot sheets with CADs for multiple seasons and divisions • Created Amazon commitment sheets on vendor central • Prepped lines for NY Markets and major appointments• Helped sales rep. set up and arrange Dillard’s Spring 14’ Sportswear deliveries• Merchandised the showrooms with the product for the current selling seasons• Kept inventory of… Show more • Conducted order entry and order maintenance for major accounts• Prepared style outs for major accounts• Ran ATS and compiled hot sheets with CADs for multiple seasons and divisions • Created Amazon commitment sheets on vendor central • Prepped lines for NY Markets and major appointments• Helped sales rep. set up and arrange Dillard’s Spring 14’ Sportswear deliveries• Merchandised the showrooms with the product for the current selling seasons• Kept inventory of samples within all categories for multiple seasons Show less

• Awarded first place in the Outstanding Summer Intern Program by senior management• Created and implemented a project to improve corporate performance in the areas of marketing and income in the home city hotel market • Led my region in sales by selling customers up into larger vehicles and selling protection packages• Daily customer interaction included taking reservations, underwriting rental contracts, handling customer’s questions and concerns, scheduling times, personnel and… Show more • Awarded first place in the Outstanding Summer Intern Program by senior management• Created and implemented a project to improve corporate performance in the areas of marketing and income in the home city hotel market • Led my region in sales by selling customers up into larger vehicles and selling protection packages• Daily customer interaction included taking reservations, underwriting rental contracts, handling customer’s questions and concerns, scheduling times, personnel and preparation of cars for reservations• Contacted customers for daily authorizations and extensions of rental billings, collections of assigned accounts receivable• Managed and monitored vehicle maintenance including: cleanup, periodic service and minor repairs Show less