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New York, NY, US

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

• Identified trends across product launches, messaging, campaigns, partnerships, promotions, and strategies for major holidays and events throughout the summer, fall, and holiday season; communicated insights with.
• Analyzed macro consumer, product, marketplace, sustainability, and DEI data to determine trends and provide insights to influence brand strategy

Madison, Wisconsin

• Trained new employees on the point-of-sale system, store procedures and standards, and managing and running fitting rooms
• Provided engaging customer service and shopping experience while taking initiative to maintain visual standards, efficiently restock floor, and communicate promotions to customers in fast-paced store environment

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed item and outfit line sheets for future seasons; acted as liaison among departments and key partners
• Analyzed best and worst sellers by units and spend, sell through, WOS, and stock-to-sales ratio for weekly selling meetings with senior executives
• Managed inventory strategies within chase and pull forwards in buy sheet, communication with cross functional team, updates in design deck, and chase decks for leadership approval

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Conducted large scale competitive analysis projects in sustainability and pricing; recommendations adopted
• Developed Excel skills through pivot table creation, line sheet upkeep, and ad-hoc projects
• Acquired insights for marketing, strategy, and product creation teams through 25 one-on-one calls with customers in membership program

• Participated in weekly informational and interactive sessions hosted by leaders across Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman on topics including Design, Materials, Product Development, Marketing, Digital.

Moultonborough, New Hampshire

• Developed warm, nurturing relationships with campers while teaching swimming and encouraging pride in accomplishments
• Promoted atmosphere of fun and safety (First Aid, CPR, and AED certified)

The Point, El Segundo California

• Developed more efficient beverage stocking system, resulting in increased productivity and decreased customer wait times
• Trained 9 new hires, including 4 managers for new locations, on front-of-house responsibilities; evaluated new hire customer service skills for excellence
• Processed POS transactions including checks, cash, credit purchases, and refunds

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Retailing And Consumer Behavior; Certificates In Business And Entrepreneurship, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society (Chapter Treasurer), Student Retail Association, Chi Omega Sorority

Study Abroad

May 2019 Gained analytical understanding of trend tracking through educational experiences at Trend Stop, Trend Union and WGSN (data.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentors (Committee Chair for Kindergarten to Sixth Grade), George de la Torre Elementary School Weekly.