Patricia Coleen Limcaoco: Assistant Merchandiser in Alameda, CA

Manages a department that is 16% of the brand ($22M contribution in RTL$; $11M contribution in GM$); only

• Created a compelling and inspirational site/sort experience for the customer; executed promotional sort strategies • Reviewed the website daily to ensure proper functionality of categories & styles • Supported buying team's in-season business reaction with changes to categories, style display, sort structure/content • Executed and verified promotional and markdown pricing strategies • Reviewed the weekly creative, imagery, messaging, and inventory in partnership with the site merchant team

• Managed over 40 high-end designer vendors (Resort wear & Accessories Category) • Handled the entire order process (built order forms, entered styles and created POs in the system, submitted to vendor) • Tracked purchase orders on a weekly basis to make sure delivery dates are met and adjusted accordingly if necessary • Assisted the buyer in creating a compelling assortment based of off selling performance, trends, and customer insights • Worked closely with Data Entry Specialists to assist in work flow • Monitored back stock of key items and made reorder recommendations for buyer's approval • Took care of sample management-called in samples needed for style outs, and photo shoots, and returned it promptly • In-charge of the merchandising aspect of our monthly ecommerce accessories shoot in New York (product shots)- ran the On Order report, created the shot list, and power point deck and communicated it to Marketing • Worked closely with Marketing and Data Analyst in tracking e-blast featured styles; ensuring it's well-stocked • Worked closely with Accounts Payable to cross-check invoices and POs on a weekly basis to ensure prompt payments