Nicki Cloud Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Coaches team to develop product, from concept to fruition, across 12 departments, 7 brands, and 5 Buying offices – including color, form, technical specifications, supplier selection, quality, packaging, and costing- United two independent Hard Home teams as one to create brand & process consistency- Leads trend direction for both Hard and Soft Home, driving toward overarching themes- Spearheaded brand profiles for Home to create clarity in development & to the customer- Forges new supplier relationships, when needed, both in U.S and internationally- Negotiates costing for products under development to meet or beat cost targets and exceed margin expectations- Contributes to financial plans, analyzes performance, and reacts to business trends by adjusting product specifications, receipts, flows, & pricing strategies- Travels to Asia, Europe & throughout the U.S., working with suppliers & identifying trends

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Strategically steered the area’s assortment, pricing, and competitive edge- Delivered lower cost, but improved quality non-stick promotional cookware; increasing sales by +59% and margin by 1,300 bps in the first year - Evaluated and approved/adjusted development, pre-production, and top of production samples to ensure accuracy, quality, and aesthetic- Transformed the Serveware assortment, achieving +13% Plan/+9% LY and redefining the total department based on this success- Reinvented Kitchen Prep presentation and modernized program (+4.5% to LY)- Partnered with packaging, logistics, compliance, quality assurance, and e-commerce teams to achieve strategies from all angles

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Pacesetter Award Winner 2013- Owned office during peak development cycle & manager’s maternity leave- Built assortments, lead supplier & buyer discussions, and managed deliveries- Launched new receipt forecasting process, decreasing aged inventory by $1.6m- Grew beach towel commitments by 19% ($3.4m) through compelling product development - Clarified Utility Bedding department by building a tiered price point strategy, updating packaging, and identifying/filling holes in the assortment

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Created and maintained all associated allocations for both initial buy, delayed allocation and re- flow orders- Forecasted and analyzed of replenishment activities- Performed of season – recap by location sales and inventory highlights/opportunities- Evaluated sales, margin, turn, and budget - recommended actions to grow area- Developed store plans that reflected individual assortment needs and flow- Allocated and maintained the integrity of inventory down to the location level- Built the assortment for e-commerce and total neckwear- Trained new Assistant Planners on systems and on planning principles- Balanced two offices simultaneously during a several-month period of staffing shortage- Supported development of style/SKU counts- Maintained vendor matrix

Charlotte, Nc

- Consulted with clients to understand service opportunities, event goals, design, budget, and to ensure needs were met- Communicated event status reports, challenges, and opportunities to clients and vendors- Broke down overall aesthetic by event element to weave a common thread throughout- Built detailed timelines to ensure all portions of events occurred in proper order and in a timely manner. Managed execution of timeline on-site at each event.- Led assistant and multiple teams of vendors to the successful execution of events- Negotiated vendor pricing, terms, and offerings to exceed client expectations- Developed and implemented marketing materials and strategies to grow business- Awarded National Association of Catering and Events Education Program of 2015- Published in Southern Bride and Carolina Bride Magazines

Hoffman Estates, Il

- Forecasted product needs based on sales trends, promotions, and current inventory- Maintained professional, effective relationships with vendors to ensure optimal productivity- Analyzed sales and adjusts inventories accordingly for 900 stores to maintain proper presentation and achieve sales goals- Partnered with merchant team to review assortment, coordinate product transitions, respond to store and customer inquiries, and identify areas of opportunity for the business- Aided buyers in preparing for advertising reviews and managing plan-o-grams- Developed processes for consistency, communication, and error reduction

Hoffman Estates, Il

- Negotiated smaller pack sizes and minimums with vendors to limit risk and allow for more nimble replenishment- Oversaw not only in-house inventories but also vendor inventories to minimize end of season liability, especially in exclusive products- Analyzed markdown goods, and identified optimum markdown cadence to maximize sales and profitability- Managed the receipt flow for port of entry Baby Hardlines goods, balancing optimal container capacities with the business needs- Allocated product to each of 900 stores according to sales trend, capacity, and store plans- Aided Buyers in assortment decisions based on store performance

Bloomington, Indiana

- Inspired customers to purchase clothing and accessories through product knowledge and positive communication- Recruited customers to sign up for in-store credit cards, furthering their loyalty to the brand- Performed after-hours floor sets to keep sales floor enticing to the customer and comply with total company visual standards- Operated cash register, recommending add-on purchases for higher sales per transaction- Collected customer email addresses for company communications- Re-stocked the floor as sizes and silhouettes sold down to maintain presentation

Hoffman Estates, Il

Chicago, Il

- Assisted for events such as Product Launches, Film Festivals, Business Openings, and Gallery Shows- Aided patrons throughout the event to ensure their optimal comfort and enjoyment- Communicated needs amongst staff members, ensuring a smooth flow- Prepared "swag bags" for event patrons to aid sponsors in marketing goods and services- Set-up and prepped for events at the event site- Ensured the guest list was maintained and tracked on event night

- Evaluated past sales to plan and negotiate new purchases- Made purchasing decisions for product lines within a given budget- Coached and empowered associates to increase efficiency and employee loyalty- Designed displays and promotional plans to market products and services

Bachelor Of Science, Apparel Merchandising & Business

Activities and Societies: - Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design: Field Seminar to Asia - Students in Free Enterprise: Fair Trade.

Certified Professional Wedding Planner

Activities and Societies: The Wedding Planning Institute

Education record

Education record