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Freeport, Maine, United States

Freeport, Maine, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

* Supports the Men’s Shoes department of dd's Discounts, a division of Ross Stores, Inc with an area of focus on the hanging sandal and slipper business* Received Q1 2019 Top Sales Performance Award for exceeding sales plan in ladies shoes* Manages the open-to-buy, forecasts sales/inventory with Planning team, and conducts ad hoc reporting * Calculates risk in securing merchandise and buys, designs and curates diverse product assortment, negotiates with vendors, and comparison shops to monitor market trends/competitor assortments * Regulates pre/post-production samples, manages purchase orders, and audits shipping to ensure delivery* Analyzes item-intensive business, monitors best and worst sellers, and advises assortment planning

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

* Procured and created Adhoc and Excel reports analyzing sales trends, allocation, and assortment planning. * Conducted purchase order entry, approval, and dollar accountability. Liaised between buyers and vendors accounting for shipping and production lead time of business calendar.* Performed shipment routing and follow up with suppliers guaranteeing priority timelines and daily business functions are met. Audited shipments to minimize loss or excess inventory. * Handled department sample management: fit, production, pre-ticketing, and vendor approvals.

Grafenwoehr, Germany

* Sourced, planned, and issued buys for all supplies, maintained open-to-buy accounts, and conducted market research to determine appropriate product assortment and costs* Created and analyzed stock usage reports to maintain inventory levels and monitor stock turnover* Established, negotiated, and leveraged international vendor and supply chain partnerships* Procured materials and services for guest room remodeling and supported new product launches

New York City Metropolitan Area

* Recognized as the 2014 Northeast Region Top Co-Manager for exceeding the sales plan, managing store operations and inventory, and reducing shrink* Trained and developed personnel and successfully led staff toward sales and customer service goals * Partnered with the Brand team to execute visual standards and product placement/replenishment* Styled clientele driven by knowledge of current fashion trends and company products

North Yarmouth, Maine

* Executed marketing strategies and brand awareness campaigns for clients’ products and services* Designed and implemented graphics in Adobe Creative Suite for print and web-integrated media* Collaborated with clients and attended trade shows to ensure quality brand promotion and satisfaction

North Attleboro, Massachusetts

* Facilitated the store’s performance through assisting in sales, merchandising, operations, supervision of cashiers, training and development, and loss prevention. * Aided product flow via shipment processing, merchandise placement, and replenishment.* Provided exceptional customer service through wardrobe solutions and comprehensive product knowledge, generating customer loyalty and achieving personal sales goals.* Opened and closed the store. Handled deposits, set alarms, and kept store clean and organized.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fashion Merchandising Management

Buying and planning course specialization, 3.8 GPA, Dean’s List honoree Coursework focused on business practices, planning and allocation.

Communication Design

Education towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design. Held a GPA 0f 3.8 and Dean's list status. Skill broadening courses.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Rhode Island Honors Society, National Spanish Honors Society, National Art Honors.