Passionate and motivated Buyer with nearly 3 years experience as an Assistant Buyer
for both stores and e-commerce. Also having analytical experience to optimize business
opportunities. Offering strong decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively
with vendors and other creative professionals. Experienced in researching, evaluating,
and buying merchandise in accordance with the mission of a brand. Having spent the
last year studying Buying and Merchandising abroad in London, obtaining a global view
on markets, trends, and consumer behavior.

Worked passionately to help grow the the Sleep department by over 110% in sales
growth year over year. Helped also to create the women's Lounge category from infancy to well over $1 Million in retail sales in less than 1 year. Conduct and report out
weekly in depth business analysis based on department performance using multi
KPI's. Worked alongside the Senior Merchant/Buyer to help drive strategies for both
growth and expansion for the departments to maximize sales and productivity on every
sku for Omni channel success. Introduced an entirely new category to the company,
assisted with the strategy, planning, and Open to Buy forecasting. Responsible for the maintenance, updating and initial creation of multiple Buy Plan excel documents.
Assisted in the on-boarding process for new assistants as well as Buying admin support across departments. Helped to lead and manage the department's Buyers admin. While
being a leader for other Assistant Buyer's company wide. Built and maintained great
relationships with vendors, product development, design, and marketing partners. As
well as being a reliable partner to our Planning and Allocation teams. Conduct extensive
competitive and market research analysis. Assist with assortment strategy for both web
channel as well as stores (over 500 stores across North America)

Assistant Buyer

Provide a high level of assistance to five senior leaders within the organization.
Maintain calendars, travel arrangements, and schedule meetings for multiple Senior
Vice Presidents and their departments. Coordinate office and company wide events.
Provide administrative support to multiple departments including the HR Department.
Created an employee recognition program that was approved by the CEO. Assisted
Marketing departments on multiple photo shoots and events to ensure brand strategy
was maintained.

Executive Assistant

Grew and maintained relationships with customers to provide an exceptional customer
service experience. Assisted with special events including new product launches.
Ensured all customer orders were placed and fulfilled in a timely manner to exceed
customers expectations.

Collectors Salesperson

Assisted customers via telephone from around the world to provide first class service.
Assisted buying office with various tasks and special projects. As well as supporting
multiple managers and corporate officers in their different departmental needs.
Executed monthly business recaps to be sent to corporate officers while adhering to strict
deadlines.

Boutique Receptionist

Executed numerous display installations to drive store business and interest in new
collections. Work with store managers to develop a floor plan to maximize sales.
Provided administrative support to corporate officers. Coordinated across multiple sales
channels to increase business.

Visual Merchandising Intern

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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

University of the Arts

University of the Arts