Melissa Passarella Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York, Ny

Bridgewater, Nj

Impacted INC’s department sales increased 14%, and Children’s department sales increased 25 % (2012). Rigorously worked with the buying team, merchandising and visual teams and selling manager to improve overall appeal of department.

Bridgewater, Nj

Developed systematic method of tracking employee sales; resulted in sales associates meeting sales goals they did not meet prior to implementation of tracking system, 2012. Spearheaded successful Candy Gram fundraising event to raise monies for United Way, 2012.Coordinated product knowledge seminar that increased unified selling habits and employee understanding of merchandise. Co-created and implemented interdepartmental cross-selling contest that generated $25,000+ in store sales, 2012.

Bridgewater, Nj

Joined company when Children’s department was struggling to meet sales goal due to lack of communication between buying team and department. Contributed to fast turnaround of declining sales by collaborating with buyers, implementing new sales-tracking system and developing strong book of 120 clients. Design and execute merchandise layout to engage customers and maximize sales. Exceeded personal annual sales goal by 4%; built rapport with clientele by gaining their trust, 2011.Persuaded buyers to make merchandise adjustments based on customer buying trends; contributed to 25% sales increase, 2010–2012.Children’s department sales increased 25 % (2012).

New York, Ny

European luxury-fashion designer and showroomSupported launch of company’s new clothing line—Parker Blue. Assisted showroom manager with coordinating multi-vendor showroom operations and administrative duties: Compiled Excel reports. Directed import and export of merchandise. Resolved accounting discrepancies.

Flemington, Nj