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United States

-Responsible for growing most critical accounts in Walmart's Marketplace baby business-Served as a strategic consultant/account manager, accountable for driving business growth across a portfolio of strategicsellers-Partnered with senior executives and leaders to build business on Marketplace through strategic account planning, performance analysis, inventory insights, exclusive deals, events, and new product launches-Collaborated with Marketplace sellers on how best to market… Show more -Responsible for growing most critical accounts in Walmart's Marketplace baby business-Served as a strategic consultant/account manager, accountable for driving business growth across a portfolio of strategicsellers-Partnered with senior executives and leaders to build business on Marketplace through strategic account planning, performance analysis, inventory insights, exclusive deals, events, and new product launches-Collaborated with Marketplace sellers on how best to market their products, including Walmart marketing suite, strategic event placement, pricing strategy, and long-term account growth Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

-Led the product development process communicating and collaborating daily with overseas and cross functional partners - be the product expert for boys playwear knit bottoms, tops -Worked with multiple teams troubleshooting and problem solving any issues that might arise in the product life cycle-Responsible for negotiating costs while maintaining margin goals for wholesale and retail during multiple cost challenging seasons-Presented product and costing to large scale meetings with… Show more -Led the product development process communicating and collaborating daily with overseas and cross functional partners - be the product expert for boys playwear knit bottoms, tops -Worked with multiple teams troubleshooting and problem solving any issues that might arise in the product life cycle-Responsible for negotiating costs while maintaining margin goals for wholesale and retail during multiple cost challenging seasons-Presented product and costing to large scale meetings with upper management-Proposed innovative ideas division wide on how to adjust product, marketing, and streamline processes-Managed archives, write specs, request samples, and update PLM system-Partnered with management on organization and utilization of liability material and product due to Covid-Created and maintain Production Bill of Materials (BOMs) to prepare for development and production Show less

Greater Chicago Area

-Served as sole merchandiser and developed product lines for brands like Jessica Simpson, Chaps, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein-Initiated large private label lines for Target, Walmart and Kohl's by reviewing trends, sales data, and target customer-Curated and presented large scale presentations for brands, buyers, and internal meetings-Collaborated with multiple brand's marketing, design, and legal teams for approval to present product to buyers-Created and distributed brand… Show more -Served as sole merchandiser and developed product lines for brands like Jessica Simpson, Chaps, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein-Initiated large private label lines for Target, Walmart and Kohl's by reviewing trends, sales data, and target customer-Curated and presented large scale presentations for brands, buyers, and internal meetings-Collaborated with multiple brand's marketing, design, and legal teams for approval to present product to buyers-Created and distributed brand briefs to cross functional partners to meet all brand/partner expectations-Managed relationships with new factories, vendors, and brands and kept up to date with all contractual obligations-Collaborated and communicated with design, sales, marketing, and sourcing as well as all overseas suppliers-Travelled overseas to work with suppliers and develop new product in Asia and Central America Show less

Greater Chicago Area

-Assisted with Levi's, the 2nd biggest volume-driving brand in company- wide product portfolio-Grew new business under newly licensed brands like Chaps and launched a large collection in Kohl’s-Grew and established a strong women’s business with Target and Gap Inc Brands-Planned, developed, executed and merchandised new product lines-Analysed sales reports and conducted market research to drive seasonal product strategy development and ensure product availability (sell through… Show more -Assisted with Levi's, the 2nd biggest volume-driving brand in company- wide product portfolio-Grew new business under newly licensed brands like Chaps and launched a large collection in Kohl’s-Grew and established a strong women’s business with Target and Gap Inc Brands-Planned, developed, executed and merchandised new product lines-Analysed sales reports and conducted market research to drive seasonal product strategy development and ensure product availability (sell through, season-to-date/YOY sales, colour penetration)-Frequently presented product, concepts and business overviews to buyers Show less

Rosemont, Illinois

-Analysed retailer sales to identify important trends to drive incremental sales and find opportunities in the market place.-Managed customer communications and resolve issues in partnership with Account Executive, Planning, Product Merchandising, and other key teams-Managed the telemarketing business

Rosemont, Illinois

-Print, save, and analysed selling reports-Meeting prep creating presentation materials and pack samples-Attend customer meetings -Attend weekly training seminars -Learn/understand how major accounts operate -Maintain/Update style matrices-Work with AE/Director to find sales opportunities (in retail and .com) within accounts-Build and maintain good working relationships with account’s buying offices

-Specialized in Men’s luxury golf apparel-Assisted patrons with any task during the event-Restocked throughout the day and managed remaining stock

-Assisted customers and other associates throughout the store-Managed register while on shift and continued training for associates-Styled Mannequins with new merchandise-Reset store overnight including windows and arranged new merchandise

Master'S Degree, International Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Retail And Fashion Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Fashion Board, Relay For Life

Education record

Activities and Societies: Orchesis Dance Company, Musical Choreographer, Rehearsal Director of Footprints Tap Ensemble, Member of Forum.