• Solely managed multiple accounts totaling $1.5M+ in revenue; collaborated with 6+ clients/buyers to create elevated licensed apparel that is consistent with market trends• Collaborated with graphic artists to create 9 presentations of apparel design concepts, some with 100+ items and traveled for client presentation• Developed and managed prototyping of 200+ products throughout product life cycle inclusive of design and sampling, with 3 domestic and overseas manufacturing partners in China
• Communicated daily with 3 different manufacturing partners to ensure product accuracy, providing detailed comments regarding lab dips, fabrics, tech packs, sample development, and TOP samples• Negotiated costing with multiple manufacturing partners and clients to retain and increase marginal goals as well as lead times, delivery dates and minimum order quantity

• Sold over 3000+ bridal and formal gowns, creating lasting customer relationships• Co-managed alterations/ tailoring appointments for 5000+ clients customizing couture garments• Created & implemented a marketing plan utilizing 3 social media channels, as well as assisting in ad placement for both print and digital ads • Assisted in buying for 8+ seasons with a focus on analyzing trends, sales, and customer feedback • Collaborated with owners on a re-branding plan, and implemented a complete redesign of store and visuals, renovations for new floor plan, website and marketing strategies
• Collaborated with web designer to create re-branded website; wrote SEO optimized website copy and managed website content

• Designed and implemented window concepts and visual displays, which directly increased store traffic by 30%.• Supervised, scheduled and trained 8+ employees while providing employee development and positive work environment at the #2 store in the company• Managed digital and physical inventory and merchandise rotation among 6 stores

• Merchandised and managed website, wrote product descriptions and listed 1000+ bridal gowns on website using Wordpress• Conducted 100+ sales calls with new leads to grow franchise and develop independent franchise business owners • Collaborated with owner in development and implementation of 4+ corporate policies (ex. store procedures, corporate packaging, visual merchandising guidelines, employee handbook, etc.)

• Assisted in sample development, flat patterning and sewing of 6 bridal gowns for 2012 spring season line debut
• Assisted in tailoring and couture alterations of bridal gowns for 50+ clients • Assisted in fabric and trim sourcing for 6+ couture gowns
• Assisted in planning and execution of runway production for line debut at Charleston Fashion Week

• Planned & coordinated store events with some individual events generating $20,000+ in revenue • Planned, budgeted, an solicited more than 150+ events for the store and associated charities, with some events generating 1,000+ attendees per event • Managed 1000+ E-commerce sales and customer inquiries for brand new e-commerce store

• Generated $100,000+ revenue by creating a loyal customer base of over 100+ clients, and continually selling merchandise to new and existing customers• Collaborated with Bike Sales department in up-selling specialty garments for more than 100+ bike deals • Collaborated with buyer to plan merchandise mix for upcoming seasons based on merchandise sales