Heather Leibowitz: in Orlando, Florida, FL

•Works directly with National Sales Manager on inventory forecasting and selections of product for upcoming collection •Prepares bi-monthly sales reports on Microsoft Excel by individual representatives, sales by product line, as well as sales to individual customers •Provides on-site sales training to employees at all Zaxy concept retail locations; this includes but is not limited to brand and product knowledge workshops as well as POS system training •Attends trade shows across the U.S. handling inbound/outbound leads on behalf of the Zaxy brand as well as other brands in the Grendene portfolio such as Rider Sandals and Grendha Women’s footwear

•Performed all opening and closing duties in place of management including opening and closing of the POS System •Utilized conceptual ideas from current collection to merchandise store as well as window displays •Provided customers with styling expertise presenting them with a head-to-toe ensemble •Maintained relationships with clients and informed them of new monthly arrivals as well as exclusive store events

•Created retail and design boards on behalf of the design team for merchandise planning meetings for Spring 2011 collection •Organized salesman samples for the merchandising team for the upcoming production and trade shows •Worked directly with domestic manufacturers and suppliers throughout the design and production process •Assisted in the production and provided backstage support of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 runway show