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Seattle, Washington, United States

Highland Park, Illinois

Responsible for Gift and Books categories. Determine buys, set up the product, analyze sales, and strategize product exits. Assist category buyer in selecting product to go into stores and the web by analyzing sales and forecasting new trends to develop and refine assortmentsFacilitate communication with vendors on product setup, pricing and advertising.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Curated promotional strategy for buyership and push for new opportunities in print and digital advertisingAided in selection of merchandise for upcoming seasons and creating assortment plansCommunicated with vendors to receive samples, negotiate coop agreements, and enhance strong partnershipsAssisted in implementing launch of toy brand FAO Schwarz in 186.

Greater Chicago Area

Coordinated prep and communication for semi-annual conventionParticipated in assortment vendor and item selection, program execution and promotional strategyFunctioned as contact for customer service to retailers, vendors, and team membersAssembled sales catalogs for hardware convention and store useCollaborated with three other interns to present a.

Greater Chicago Area

Created and refined slide decks for clients for sale presentationsUpdated blog on the company websiteCreated surveys to assist clients in receiving feedback from company employees and helping improve their management strategies

Trained kids ranging from ages three to twelve on basic gymnastics skillsRecorded student's attendance and called students in to classFacilitated parent communication and reported on student progress

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing, Junior

Activities and Societies: Indiana University Dance Marathon, Retail Studies Organization, Intramural Volleyball, Phi Mu Fraternity, Relay.

Marketing

I participated in a study abroad program in London, England through The Kelley School of Business from January 2016 through April 2016. I.