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Chicago, Il, Us

- Collaborate with sales team and troubleshoot construction, quality, and development issues- Communicate with suppliers to build relationships, better understand sourcing capabilities, resolve outstanding issues and explore sourcing innovation- In collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, and financial departments, develop new products and product line or group extensions in accordance with company growth and target markets- Develop current and new suppliers consistent with company strategy and market growth objectives

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

- Manage Seasonal and Everyday Programs from development to in store delivery - Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all product information in our internal product databases- Oversees the packaging/merchandising approval process and ensures the accuracy of the formats and information - Assists Channel Manager in custom program strategy and product development - Responsible for coordinating all customer design and mock-up requests- Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Design, Sales, Manufacturing, Pricing, and Procurement to ensure product meets our standards for quality and cost while meeting strict deadlines. - Collects trend, product mix, and pricing info through store visits, comp shop, and market research- Analyze POS data to help determine product strategy for the next season

Indianapolis, Indiana

- Communicate with overseas suppliers to get RFQ's and evaluate supplier quotations - Sourced for 4 marketing channels - Catalog, International, Mass Specialty, and Target- Quoted products, including party supplies - Led the Procurement segment of Country of Origin transitions in response to proposed tariffs on product imported from China. Saved $143k, or 20%, annually across product categories- Tracked samples from new factories and gained Marketing approvals on transitioning product.- Monitored pre-production tasks, such as sample development, to ensure new product launches were on time- Collaborate with Marketing, Design, and Suppliers to create a product that meets our quality standards while staying within our target cost. - Meet deadlines through meticulous follow-up with suppliers and internal teams to make sure there are no delays in production

Bloomington, Indiana Area

- Prepare for all upcoming appointments with clients by gathering information about the client in order to best meet her needs- Support stylists and listen to customers’ needs in order to find them the perfect dress for their event, venue, and personality- Maintain relationships with clients by following-up with customers regarding special orders, overdue layaways, and completed orders- Keeping a detailed eye on product to make sure that everything on the floor is in first-quality condition

Zionsville, In

- Worked on a project to identify and quantify missed opportunities in-stores to maximize sales- Rotated through Buying, Merchandising, Ecommerce/Marketing, and Planning departments - Led a team of interns through inter-departmental challenges including marketing, selling, and a culture video challenge - Analyzed and interpreted sales data from Excel - Worked extensively in Excel, specifically pivot tables and cubes. - Prepared a professional presentation of my project for the Executive team

Indianapolis

- Check-in customers returning cars and make sure they are happy with the service as the last point of contact with customers - Developed customer service skills through working with a wide variety of people everyday - Learned to work fast while not sacrificing attention to detail in order to accurately document any damage while keeping customers satisfied and on-schedule - Create and maintain relationships with returning customers