Stephanie Patton Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Palmer Lake, Colorado

Greater Denver Area

Arden North Carolina

• 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

Mt. Pleasant, SC

• 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

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• 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

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• 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.)

Mt. Pleasant, SC

• 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

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• 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

Greenville, SC

• 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