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Mission Viejo, Ca, Us

Mission Viejo, Ca, Us

Orange, California, United States

- Create seasonal product programs with custom displays, product assortments, and packaging- Negotiate directly with vendors on pricing, materials, and delivery dates for a variety of products: socks, t-shirts, headbands, fashion jewelry, accessories, hats, and party supplies- Identify opportunities for new products & improvements to existing products to increase sales.- Monitor market trends & competitor product lines to inform & guide new product development.- Collaborate with buyers & sales teams to identify and fulfill needs, and determine projected demand- Manage product lifecycles by conducting product research, development & determining retirement dates.- Source vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.- Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs & negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.- Build long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality & competitive pricing.- Generate reports, forecast analysis, & sales analysis for senior management- Conduct regular research to identify new trends and cost saving opportunities.- Analyze sales trends to identify and prepare for potential issues- Monitor & analyze retail sales, orders, trends, and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.- Review each program's sales data to ascertain the correct product assortment for maximum sales and profits.- Analyze sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs- Research market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic new product development.- Manage & oversee creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and meet deadlines.- Develop creative presentations, trend reports, and product data sheets.- Develop detailed design briefs based on broad guidance and direction.- Establish design team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

- Approved final packaging, photography and marketing materials for each product.- Conducted market and trend research to understand customer needs and identify new opportunities.- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, and other collateral for both digital and print channels- Presented project information and status updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders- Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.

- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics for seasonal programs- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones, deadlines, and obstacles- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork

Irvine, California

- Researched trends for product line development for FAO Schwarz, Discovery Kids, and Animal Planet- Coordinated photography shoots including developing project briefs, shot lists, and managing assets- Served as a liaison for artist, design, legal, and international production teams- Coordinated style guide development for branded packaging- Kept detailed records of product specifications- Managed approvals for pre-production layouts, print proofs, and prototypes-Managed licensor approvals for Discovery Kids, FAO Schwarz- Created copy for packaging and e-commerce- Managed and drove multiple timelines at any given time- Sourced new design assets to the company including illustrators and industrial designers

As a Guest Services Associate at the Petsmart Pet's Hotel, I create meaningful, positive relationships with both the Pet and the Pet Parent to ensure that their stay at the Pet's Hotel is as safe and fun as possible.

Costa Mesa, Ca

As a Development Intern for Segerstrom Center for the Arts I was responsible for several different projects. I worked closely with the Marketing Assistant to create several new Google AdWords campaigns and ad groups to raise awareness for Development and Education programs. I also worked closely with the Special Events team assisting them with high end corporate events, large fundraisers, and high level individual donor events. I also conducted market research for the department. I researched new potential corporate donors in the Orange County area. I also used the Tessitura database to determine the current donor status of individuals. I worked closely with my supervisor to create a presentation to showcase the impact of Kia's branding as the automotive partner of the Center.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Business Honors Program, Executive Council Mentoring Program, Business Honors Study Abroad

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Girls' Varsity Basketball Virtual Enterprise