Over the last 10 years, as an Associate Buyer, I have managed multiple apparel categories in Newborn, Infant and Toddler children’s apparel for both in stores and e-commerce. I am currently supporting in managing a Private Label & Vendor based Infant/Toddler Girls’ apparel department totaling $90M annually with a personal responsibility of $36M. I collaborate daily with many cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Marketing, Digital, Visual, and Planning.I also have added responsibilities as the apparel division marketing liaison and the merchant lead for BRU seasonal shops.

APPAREL DIVISION• Product knowledge of Denim, Outerwear and Swimwear• Training Manager for all assistant new hires• Coordinated with Production Services Team to ensure precise fitting measurements• Generated, reviewed, and processed purchase orders from entry through delivery • Displayed and explained best sellers, new concepts and trends in a weekly trend and assortment meeting which includes the entire retail merchandising team and managementFOOTWEAR DIVISION• Maintained direct communication with all agents/vendors on Cloudwalkers product line. This includes trend forecasting, selection of materials, colors, silhouettes, and specifications (also applies to apparel)• Responsible for all requisition of Cloudwalkers product samples, including ordering, file management, and showroom setup• Coordinated with Department Planner on creating monthly sales goals, budget evaluations, and promotional strategies (markdowns, delivery and quantity changes)• Worked with Distribution Team to determine demographic product placement• Created Floor Sets, which include merchandise arrangements, signage, and Cloudwalkers product display