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Charlotte, NC, US

Mooresville, NC, US

US

• Manage documents for product setups and digital assets for partner sites, manage timelines and pipelines internally.
• Maintain product information database by enlisting support from various vendors contacts.
• Work with production team to ensure the visual presentations are in line with product production specs.
• Monitor consistency of site elements, including websites, category pages, and product display pages.
• Analyze and report on customer behavior, product, and category performance based on reporting and reviews data.
• Partner on website promotion executions, asset creation, and site merchandising strategies.

New York, US

• Execute merchandising strategies online and maximize placement of products and digital assets to drive sales, margin and traffic.
• Partner with Buying and Marketing teams to align product promotions and selling stories online.
• Cross-functional partnership with Operation teams to perform A/B Testing to optimize customer experience online.
• Taxonomy optimization to manage top/Left hand navigation & work with SEO and UX teams to develop best practices.
• Perform competitive analysis online to ensure current business practices and standards are up-to-date.

New York, NY, US

• Collect and maintain digital assets for Walmart.com from external vendors and internal marketing partners.
• Track new online initiative performances and new enhancements such as reviews, waitlist, and online exclusive promotions.
• Oversee and analyze vendor on-boarding\reviews enhancements through partnerships with Review providers Turnto.
• Analyze and report on customer behavior, product, and category performance based on reviews data.
• Provide reporting on online businesses, vendors, campaigns, and technological enhancements.
• Test and QA promotional content before go-live and report of any discrepencies.

New York, NY, US

• Coordinated the roll up and conducts a critical review of open to buy forecasts to ensure inventories are optimal at topside and store level.
• Analyzed store financial performance and develops action plans to optimize sales and inventory productivity.
• Analyzed and monitor stock level by store and allocate / re-allocate each delivery to ensure optimal receipts flow.
• Partnered with Merchandising to develop seasonal assortment, style-level, and product flow plans through quarterly investment review.
• Partnered with India team to monitor POs, and ensure timely PO writing, allocations and deliveries.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

• Responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for a merchandise category by providing support to Planning Manager in conjunction with merchandising team.
• Develop pre-season merchandise financial plans at the department/sub-department level based on company & concept strategy, market trends, and promotional activity.
• Partner with Merchandising to develop seasonal assortment, style-level, and product flow plans through quarterly investment review.
• Manage in-season inventory through monthly open-to-buy meetings and provide recommendations to maximize inventory.
• Forecast monthly core ladders to ensure product meets expected sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Oversee promotional calendar and markdown cadence by managing execution and communication to stores.

New York, NY, US

• Prepare reports for key product and planning meetings, included but not limited to printing, editing packets.
• Managing of samples including organizing and tagging for meetings, packing for sample sales and managing sample closet.
• Assisting merchandising team with visual cards, ad hoc projects, PO issuance, and product revisions by utilizing ATS Article Master.
• Research and identify opportunity in the plus-size fashion industry for women, in order to expand brand exposure and gain market share.

• Utilize BI Analytics Software to analyze to export historical data to understand broad, top-line trends
• Utilize Excel to analyze the men’s denim department to determine volume capacities by store for Fall 2016.
• Examine merchandise selling patters to find growth opportunities within vendors.
• Shadow planners and attend weekly planning and buying meetings in order to discuss plans and budgets

Seattle, Washington, US

• Babies Gifting and Gear, Maternity Wear and Toys
• Utilize RDW System to pull reports in order analyze productivity/sales of merchandise within domestic/ international stores and online.
• Utilize RMS to manage PO’s as well as VPN’s, item sizes, color, shipping location, etc.
• Analyze growing Toy Department in order present a new venture for online merchandising and expand toy assortment.
• Attend vendor meetings with buyers to select merchandising for upcoming seasons and negotiate markups.
• Shadow buyer, buy planner, and merchant analyst to expand company knowledge and execute basic tasks within different positions.

London, England, GB

• Going through glossy magazines and daily national newspapers for any beauty press coverage and beauty sections/opportunities
• Scanning, formatting, and clipping coverage.
• Generating monthly client reports, including coverage achieved and forthcoming coverage.
• Managing media and influencer databases.
• Attending client meetings and special events.

New York, NY, US

• Utilize Apprise ERP Software to place wholesale orders, manage customer info, and perform branch transfers.
• Edit invoices, order forms, and spreadsheets to accommodate client’s preferences.
• Create product baskets, training binders and press manuals for sales reps and tradeshows.
• Inform clients and Buyers of product launches in order increase revenue.
• Manage customer service issues for domestic and international clientele.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Maintained visual appearance of store front which resulted in an increase in an increase in sales of new collection.Processed sales transactionsObtained long-term relationships with customers to build brand loyalty.Escorted customers to fitting rooms and recommended additional items.Replenished the store when needed.

Goleta, CA, US

Give accurate and current information about the products for all inquiries.Greet all customers promptly and courteously as they enter the store.Determine the specific needs of customers and complete the requests.

Goleta, CA, US

Execute visual presentation changes within the store.Give accurate and current information about the products for all inquiries.Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of store fixtures and merchandise.Determine the specific needs of customers and complete the requests.

Maintained visual appearance of jewelry which resulted in an increase in sales of accessories.Processed sales transactions.Interacted with customers and created a personal experience for them.Obtained long-term relationships with customers to build brand loyalty.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements.Assisted with the display of merchandise.Trained new employees on registers.Processed sales transactions.