• In charge of a >$120M yearly budget in the women’s department. • Weekly analyze data to make assortment decisions on inventory, allocation and future on orders.• Crafter strategies based on analytics to inform leadership, design partners for following seasons and current actions.• Attend fit meetings 2 times a week, partner with the fit team figuring out best possible fit on model and changes to garment for best look.• Collaborating with production partners to ensure all… Show more • In charge of a >$120M yearly budget in the women’s department. • Weekly analyze data to make assortment decisions on inventory, allocation and future on orders.• Crafter strategies based on analytics to inform leadership, design partners for following seasons and current actions.• Attend fit meetings 2 times a week, partner with the fit team figuring out best possible fit on model and changes to garment for best look.• Collaborating with production partners to ensure all details of every garment is at its best by approving quality, color and trims of the garment.• Beating target mark ups by negotiating best costing with productions partners.• Manage assistant buyer in all responsibilities for the Bottoms and Jacket department, mentor and grow.• Present buys and assortment to leadership with key strategies points and numbers for feedback and collaboration.• Maintain and collaborate with vendor base and better business relationships.• Anticipate customer needs by staying on top of current trends to better support the direction and strategies as well as develop new innovative ideas.• Work together with allocation, planning and marketing partners to ensure success and execution of the product strategies. Such as markdown plans, store signage initiatives and direction on product location. Show less

• Created and designed a sustainable luxury swimwear line for men’s, women and kids.• Sourced and hired manufacturers in USA to produce the line together with managing timelines, negotiating costs and defining logistics and quality control.• Worked with graphic designers to design the patterns, prints and colors for the line.• Managed the sample production process.• Created and managed the website using the Shopify platform and use the software to fulfill sales and manage… Show more • Created and designed a sustainable luxury swimwear line for men’s, women and kids.• Sourced and hired manufacturers in USA to produce the line together with managing timelines, negotiating costs and defining logistics and quality control.• Worked with graphic designers to design the patterns, prints and colors for the line.• Managed the sample production process.• Created and managed the website using the Shopify platform and use the software to fulfill sales and manage promotions.• Created monthly marketing emails using Klavio platform to promote sales.• Managed the social media platforms for the brand.• Hired photographers, planned and managed photoshoots and other content for social media.• Worked with influencer in media to promote the product, got featured in Esquire, Pure Wow, Well + good and Las Olas life style Magazine.• Managed all samples and inventory to ensure all was up to date on site and organized for delivery.• Attended trade shows and fulfilled retail and wholesale orders including Swim Show in Miami and present in Faire platform. Show less

• In charge of $42M annual budget in the women’s tops department across 600+ stores and ecommerce.• Analyzes data and strategizes to create an assortment that execute sales and margin plans plus recommendations for driving improved business including designing reports.• Use negotiating skills to maneuver complex problem solving to face the ever-changing retail environment and pivot for success.• Partner with planning and allocations to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales… Show more • In charge of $42M annual budget in the women’s tops department across 600+ stores and ecommerce.• Analyzes data and strategizes to create an assortment that execute sales and margin plans plus recommendations for driving improved business including designing reports.• Use negotiating skills to maneuver complex problem solving to face the ever-changing retail environment and pivot for success.• Partner with planning and allocations to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and identify markdowns plans.• Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure a cohesive message and point of view as a company and department such as visual merchandising, planning, marketing and store operations.• Present assortment to leadership teams for feedback and collaboration• Identify and shop competitors to make product feel relevant in the market• Manage an assistant buyer in all duties and help with their growth and development.• Create new, grow and maintain vendor relationships with vendor network.• Ensure success, good margin, great quality and appropriate delivery through constant communication with suppliers.• Work with product development to approve quality and fits of garments based on our customer taste using data on best-selling items and forward trends. Show less

Merchant for all Woven Categories of Petites division.• Studied sales data for better understanding of performance for each category. Pants, skirts, dresses, woven tops, blazers, denim and outerwear.• Created assortments per month by quarter in a form of cohesive stories from the women’s division for the Petites area using knowledge of trends and sales analytics for our specific customer.• Presented assortment to category leaders and leadership for collaboration and… Show more Merchant for all Woven Categories of Petites division.• Studied sales data for better understanding of performance for each category. Pants, skirts, dresses, woven tops, blazers, denim and outerwear.• Created assortments per month by quarter in a form of cohesive stories from the women’s division for the Petites area using knowledge of trends and sales analytics for our specific customer.• Presented assortment to category leaders and leadership for collaboration and feedback.• Attended and participated in all sales review meetings, Monday Business, Open to buy and investment reviews.• Partnered with the Planning team for Markdown suggestions, Open to buy meetings and discussed possible re order or chase items.• Visited stores for a better knowledge of markets and customer assessments.• Data updating in the Gap Inc assorting system GA.• Follow trends and identify any opportunities in the market by studying competitors. Show less

• In charge of $13M annual budget in the women’s footwear department across 520+ stores and ecommerce• Turned business around from negative comps to positive 10% plus in past quarter. • Direct merchandise strategy and assortment to execute sales and margin plans.• Analyzed the business and strategized to prepare for Key meeting to make recommendations for driving improved business.• Partner with the Planning and allocations to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and… Show more • In charge of $13M annual budget in the women’s footwear department across 520+ stores and ecommerce• Turned business around from negative comps to positive 10% plus in past quarter. • Direct merchandise strategy and assortment to execute sales and margin plans.• Analyzed the business and strategized to prepare for Key meeting to make recommendations for driving improved business.• Partner with the Planning and allocations to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and markdowns• Provide instruction of visual merchandising back to main trend ideas.• Development of customer driven assortment with latest trends and assortment strategies.• Present assortment to all cross functional partners and leadership teams for feedback.• Identify and shop competition to make product feel relevant in the market.• Monitor and respond to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances.• Train and manage coordinators and assistants to grow and mentor in their roles.• Travel once a month for vendor meetings, product shopping and trend spotting.• Kept an amazing relationship with vendor base to ensure good partnerships and great cost margins. Show less

• Direct merchandise strategy and assortment and execute sales and margin plans• Analyzes the business, and strategizes to prepare for Key meeting including Open to Buy and Strategy• Manage relationships with a large network of vendors and negotiates costs and deliveries• Partners with the Planner to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and markdowns• Development of customer driven assortment with latest trends in mind• Present assortment to all cross functional… Show more • Direct merchandise strategy and assortment and execute sales and margin plans• Analyzes the business, and strategizes to prepare for Key meeting including Open to Buy and Strategy• Manage relationships with a large network of vendors and negotiates costs and deliveries• Partners with the Planner to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and markdowns• Development of customer driven assortment with latest trends in mind• Present assortment to all cross functional partners and leadership teams for feedback• Analyze sales trends, key items and vendor profitability to make recommendations for driving improvedperformance• Identify and shop competition to make product feel relevant in the market• Collaborating with ecommerce team to create an expanded assortment on Charlotterusse.com• Monitor and respond to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances• Travel once a month for vendor meetings, product shopping and trend spotting Show less

• Oversee, manage and develop a merchandising team of coordinators and assistants• Turned around the business from -10% to a +20% comp and won the company sales performance award• Direct merchandise strategy and assortment and execute sales and margin plans• Analyzes the business, and strategizes to prepare for Key meeting including Open to Buy and Strategy• Manage relationships with a large network of vendors and negotiates costs and deliveries• Partners with the… Show more • Oversee, manage and develop a merchandising team of coordinators and assistants• Turned around the business from -10% to a +20% comp and won the company sales performance award• Direct merchandise strategy and assortment and execute sales and margin plans• Analyzes the business, and strategizes to prepare for Key meeting including Open to Buy and Strategy• Manage relationships with a large network of vendors and negotiates costs and deliveries• Partners with the Planner to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales and markdowns• Development of customer driven assortment with latest trends in mind• Present assortment to all cross functional partners and leadership teams for feedback• Analyze sales trends, key items and vendor profitability to make recommendations for driving improvedperformance• Identify and shop competition to make product feel relevant in the market• Collaborating with ecommerce team to create an expanded assortment on Charlotterusse.com• Monitor and respond to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances• Travel once a month for vendor meetings, product shopping and trend spotting Show less

• Communicates with vendors and vendor relationships on sample related items including, sample approvals, negotiating discounts and pricing or delivery status for future and past due orders• Leverages analytics to drive conversion for all 500 plus stores.• Shares information across functions, working closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Visual and Trend to leverage necessary resources• Gathers, reviews and takes action on regular reports to be analyzed by the team• Researches… Show more • Communicates with vendors and vendor relationships on sample related items including, sample approvals, negotiating discounts and pricing or delivery status for future and past due orders• Leverages analytics to drive conversion for all 500 plus stores.• Shares information across functions, working closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Visual and Trend to leverage necessary resources• Gathers, reviews and takes action on regular reports to be analyzed by the team• Researches and stays current on emerging fashion industry trends through trade publications, fashion magazines, shopping the competition and social media • Assists with purchase order entry as needed to support the merchant team• Assist in reviewing of product to ensure efficient communication and negotiation with vendors to supply the merchants and product needs• Visit stores study and present trends and competition analysis• React in-season to sales and feedback trends to optimize sales• Partner with associates to build assortments by class• Analyze selling and customer feedback data to maximize assortment • Identify emerging trends and up-and-coming designers Show less

• Sole decision maker and senior buyer of accessories and jewelry for over 54 stores across the country with over $1.8 million in annual purchases.• Cultivate relationships with leading vendors in Asia, Europe and the US to identify preferred suppliers and frequent visits to manufacturing facilities to procure new lines for sales distribution.• Analyze selling and client trends to determine the optimal pricing strategy for each product over both high end and economical store lines to… Show more • Sole decision maker and senior buyer of accessories and jewelry for over 54 stores across the country with over $1.8 million in annual purchases.• Cultivate relationships with leading vendors in Asia, Europe and the US to identify preferred suppliers and frequent visits to manufacturing facilities to procure new lines for sales distribution.• Analyze selling and client trends to determine the optimal pricing strategy for each product over both high end and economical store lines to drive higher sales volume.• Design products from scratch and iterate on existing lines when we are unable to locate a preferred style commensurate with current fashion trends or preferences. • Coordinate logistics, seasonal shipments and sales inventory relative to sales performance and utilize discretion on price changes to accelerate sales when needed.• Manage detailed weekly sales analytics to carefully monitor progress and adjust in real-time to decide on mark-downs, transfers of merchandise across stores, and new order quantities• Build sales projections and adhere to strict budgets to find the optimal product and price point for different consumer verticals. Show less

Represented the accessories division and led onsite sales with detailed knowledge of high end merchandise from how each product was designed, produced and finished. Managed and led in store sales and schedules to identify areas of improvement to strengthen sales performance of associates during off peak sales cycles. Styled and built store visuals, displays and outward facing marketing to embolden the brand perception and increase store traffic. Elevated customer service experience by ensuring… Show more Represented the accessories division and led onsite sales with detailed knowledge of high end merchandise from how each product was designed, produced and finished. Managed and led in store sales and schedules to identify areas of improvement to strengthen sales performance of associates during off peak sales cycles. Styled and built store visuals, displays and outward facing marketing to embolden the brand perception and increase store traffic. Elevated customer service experience by ensuring the staff had intensive knowledge of the entire product suite Show less

Took the designers original schematics and brought them to life with a precise attention to detail from a wide archive of leather and fabric materials and created patterns from scratch. Advised on which materials would best capture the intent of the design and stay within budget to protect gross margins and final sales. Developed a deep appreciation and passion for the art of managing and fine tuning and building a product from the initial design stages, to samples, final production and… Show more Took the designers original schematics and brought them to life with a precise attention to detail from a wide archive of leather and fabric materials and created patterns from scratch. Advised on which materials would best capture the intent of the design and stay within budget to protect gross margins and final sales. Developed a deep appreciation and passion for the art of managing and fine tuning and building a product from the initial design stages, to samples, final production and distribution. Show less