KATHERINE TOOMEY: BUYER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT in NEWTON, MA

Katherine E. Toomey 1014 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02464 ? 617.365.2299 ? Toomeyke@gmail.com EXPERIENCE TOBEY GREY, Greater Boston Area Jan. 2015-Sept. 2015 Buyer/Product Designer Tobey Grey is a clothing boutique carrying the TOBEY GREY private line as well as numerous nationally recognized fashion brand,s such as A.L.C., AG Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, Clover Canyon, Current Elliott, DL 1961, IRO, Equipment, Feel The Piece, Genetic Denim, Maguire denim, JBRAND, Joe’s Jeans, JOIE, Lisa Freede, Mackage, PAIGE, Rag & Bone, Parker, Veda, Vita Fede, and Wilt. • Purchased merchandise for all five locations, which included attending national trade shows to observe trends and acquire new brands. • Analyzed merchandise performance to monitor statistical objectives, adapt inventory as needed, and increase sales volume. • Negotiated terms with vendors and managed vendor relations. • Designed TOBEY GREY clothing and jewelry line. • Managed and trained team of sales associates. THE SAIL LOFT, Location April 2014-Sept. 2015 General Manager The Sail Loft is a clothing boutique carrying high-end women’s designer clothing, accessories, shoes, and handbags. • Responsible for all buying orders at both locations. • Trained and managed team of sales associates. • Managed social media and advertising • Merchandised store layout. NATIONAL JEAN COMPANY, Greater Boston Area Sept. 2007 – April 2014 General Manager, Wellesley store National Jean Company, now Tobey Grey, was a clothing boutique featuring designer jeans. • Responsible for recruiting, retaining and managing fifteen person staff; decreased pay-roll costs by $20,000 during first six months of managing team by redesigning the staffing and hiring structure for the store • Assisted in strategic store buying, averaging total profits of $1.5M annually. • Accountable for personal sales of $450,000/year; developed loyalty with over fifty repeat customers Personal Stylist¬, Newton Store November 2006 – September 2007 • Ranked as top sales associate during tenure at the store JASMINE SOLA, Boston, MA December 2004 – November 2006 Denim Manager Jasmine Sola is a boutique focused on clothing and accessories for men and women. • Ranked as top sales associate during tenure at the store • Maintained denim stock for entire store, including selecting vendors/styles and researching new vendors; assisted in all denim buying efforts for the store throughout employment tenure • Responsible for inventory of entire denim collection; created system to track buying trends EDUCATION Emerson College – June 2008 Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts: Marketing Communications ADDITIONAL SKILLS, INTERESTS • Proficient with SAP and RUNNIT Sales software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel PowerPoint) • Dog lover and fashion enthusiast