Lead contact for any and all matters regarding Home, Gift and Buying Groups.• Oversee 24 buying groups, plan, coordinate, and execute their individual events• Manage a team of 3, coach and develop their customer service and sales skills• Manage and oversee the budget for Home & Gift and Buying Groups• Develop marketing strategies to recruit and retain long lasting customer relations• Monitor market conditions, retail trends and competitor activity and address sales approach to address latest market developments• Currently running 22.7% increase of buyer attendance for the upcoming July 2018 Market.

Responsible executing retailer acquisition programs as well as coordinating multichannel marketing initiatives and fostering relationships.• Oversee 12 buying groups, plan, coordinate, and execute their individual events• Coordinate with Marketing personal regarding buyer recruitment to ensure all deadlines are met and the brand is represented appropriately• Manage a budget of $300,000 per market• Ran a total of 13% increase of all market goals

Obtaining an extensive knowledge of the industry trends while managing multiple categories.-Over see 9 buying groups, plan, coordinate, and execute their individual events -Running a 3% increase of market goals -Create market buyer strategy based on industry knowledge-Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of the product industries and retail trends

Partnered with various team members to achieve optimal results for 2 markets.-Helped build and foster customer relationships with new and existing customers-Assisted buyers with their market strategy based off of industry trends

A department manager of both Kidswear and Kids Shoes. My responsibilities includes but not limited to driving and achieving results through sales planning, developing and coaching two separate teams to reach their daily goals. -Overseeing a combined $4 million dollar department -Coaching and developing a sales team with exceptional customer service and sales tactics

As a department manager I am responsible for achieving results, support company initiatives, and am committed to developing people to reach their goals. -Currently managing a 3.2 million dollar department which is running a 5% increase year to date. -Teach and coach employees to deliver outstanding customer service- Plan and execute business plan to achieve department volume goals- Ensure the customer receives the best quality, value and selection of merchandise- Maintain accurate inventory management and achieve shrinkage goals

As an assistant department manager I achieved results, supported company initiatives, and was committed to developing people to reach their goals. I strive achieve my goals, supported the department manager and ready to take on more responsibility.-Assistant Department Manager over Savvy/TOPSHOP/Trend Accessories/BP-Assists in managing a team of 12-Responsible for coaching and guiding the team to provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis-Help the department manager execute a business plan to achieve the department's volumes and service goals-Collaborate with the department manager to ensure the customer receives the best quality, value and selection of merchandise-Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met-Maintain regular floor presence-Assist the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management

The Retail Management Internship is designed to start your career fast and move you immediately into an assistant department manager role. It consists of hands-on selling experience along with classroom hours to learn the art and business side of the sale. -Intern in the Mens Sportswear Department-Learned valuable tools on how to effectively manage and conduct daily business

The USC College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management (HRSM) Fashion Board Student Organization sponsors Fashion Week at USC each April, which includes fashion shows featuring local boutiques and emerging student designers, a fashion symposium, charity events, and promotional events on campus• Organized and executed fashion shows each spring to raise awareness for HRSM emerging student fashion designers.• Volunteered as a visual merchandiser to transform Handpicked stores across South Carolina and in parts of North Carolina prior to Thanksgiving for their holiday season. In return, Handpicked donated nearly $2,000 to Fashion Board, which is used for student scholarships.