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United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Identify and present financial opportunities in order to minimize liabilities by performing category analyses
• Cultivate vendor relationships by executing and communicating consignment reports totaling $200K+ monthly
• Own Chrome Hearts division utilizing CHQ ERP, overseeing full PLM lifecycle to drive data-driven strategies
• Streamline financial reporting by data cleaning 280,000 SKUs and consolidating 10,000+ duplicate styles
• Communicate and collaborate with store teams on allocations, seasonal assortments, and aging inventory
• Direct purchasing, logistics, and vendor coordination for exotic vintage items totaling $2M+ annually

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborated with design team to close gaps in line plan; driving +1,333% top line sales growth
• Drove merchandising processes through comprehensive pre and post-season analysis; +7,709% AOV
• Orchestrate and lead team through SEO implementation and data migration to Shopify; +321% in conversion YOY
• Ushered in SEO implementation, UI enhancements, and migrated data to Shopify; +321% conversion YOY
• Developed merchandising tools to mitigate aging inventory; +550% growth in ECOM orders

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Executed site merchandising for season launches and monitored in-season sales to deliver high ST %
• Analyzed consumer purchasing behavior, compiled historical sales data, and presented opportunities to Merchandising
• Fostered relationships with internal teams to coordinate processes for sample and asset delivery over three seasons
• Constructed SOP for E-COM detailing site merchandising strategies and execution; +38% conversion YOY
• Partnered with Digital Marketing to launch global merchandising initiative with APAC E-Commerce giant TMALL
• Formulated three seasonal buys across three categories: Men, Women. and Kids totaling $27 million

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Built media database to research and build relationships with over 200+ potential clientele
• Facilitated pulls and returns with leading media outlets and stylists utilizing Fashion GPS
• Ensured fluid client communication by issuing bi-weekly press ledgers detailing press placements
• Updated media lists and company contact listing using Dropbox

Newport Coast, CA

• Scrutinized company reports to capitalize on weak KPI’s; stimulated AUR growth by 8% HYTD ‘17
• Designed monthly digital product maps to facilitate flawless execution of floorsets
• Accountable for all VM execution in a multi-unit environment totaling $10 million annually
• Streamlined operational processes to drive store sales which resulted in a +7% comp vs company FY ’18

Newport Coast, CA

• Led and mentored a visual merchandising team of four, resulting in the internal promotion of an associate.
• Collaborated with senior field leadership weekly to align on goals and projections.
• Cultivated a customer-centric environment by implementing omnichannel strategies.

Newport Coast, CA

• Devised sustainable action plans to increase GM % within men's and women's business
• Drove 150% growth in shoe business and achieved double-digit gross margin increase YTD
• Executed window displays and store layouts in alignment with corporate directives.
• Developed and executed tactical plans to optimize revenue per square foot

Newport Coast

• Reduced shrink percentage 10% by identifying top loss leaders from inventory reports
• Led shipment procedures and tried different processes to exceed company UPH goal
• Pioneered new space saving techniques in the stockroom which allowed for +10% in stock turn
• Communicated effectively with visual team and participated in window changes and flow updates
• Processed SFS and RIS to meet and exceed customer expectations

San Francisco, CA

• Utilized Microsoft Office to traffic over 1,000 samples to NYC for Japan Division during Market Week
• Maintained sample log, compiled list of at-risk styles, and provided contingency plan for merchandising team
• Created sales tools such as line sheets and visual mapping charts for showroom set-up and marketing appointments.
• Supported senior staff by photographing and tagging samples for data entry

Laguna Beach, CA

• Collaborated with VM team to conceptualize floor plan and design planograms
• Communicated with cross functional management to formulate key objectives
• Developed creative, styling, and compelling story-telling to establish brand DNACollaborated with visual merchandiser to design initial floor plan using Adobe Illustrator.

• Aided production team by organizing models and leading dressers.
• Assisted models in quickly changing between looks to ensure tight timelines were met.
• Performed tasks such as, steaming, ironing, and taking polaroids.
• Maintained composure and problem-solved in the moment to ensure smooth run of show.

Mission Viejo, CA

• Elevated customers’ expectations through the GSOM experience (Golden State of Mind)
• Learned opening and closing procedures
• Monitored sales, KPI’s, and WTD sales to maintain payroll constraints.

Irvine, CA

• Focused on providing excellent customer service experience through the GSOM model
• Merchandised tables that were overcrowded and pushed out new shipment quickly and efficiently
• Special attention to Loss Prevention activities and making sure all items are censored
• Prevented a known loss situation by using a recovery statement which lead to apprehension

Irvine, CA

• Cashiering
• Attended to customer's needs and provided styling solutions
• Received shipment and processed for visual merchandising team

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Apparel Merchandising & Management

Activities and Societies: - AMMA (Apparel Merchandising and Management Association)

Associate Of Science - As, Fashion Merchandising

Obtained two additional Occupational Skills Award (OSA) in addition to AS degree 1. Fashion Stylist 2. Event Planner

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Visual Fashion Merchandising

Associate Of Science - As, Retailing Management

Associate Of Science - As, Business Leadership

Associate Of Science - As, Fashion Merchandising

General Education

Activities and Societies: Member of Key Club and Red CrossGeneral Education