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tam Myers: Senior Product Merchandiser in Long beach, CA

tam Myers

Senior Product Merchandiser
Long beach | United States
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Lakeshore Learning Materials

Senior Product Merchandiser | 05/2010 - Current

? Plan, source and forecast product selection for 4 departments across 60 retail stores, totaling over $53 million in sales (50% of total business) ? Achieved a 26% increase within 5 years, in an educational market where state funding continues to be drastically reduced ? Analyze sales to develop business strategy, and merchandise product based on sales trends, required educational standards and program funding ? Cultivate positive, enduring relationships and establish strong strategic partnerships with domestic and import manufacturers and existing vendors ? Negotiate pricing and order terms for aggressive margins in industry. ? Address complex, sensitive issues regarding design, quality, pricing and other key factors with vendors to achieve company goals ? Attend industry trade shows to source unique products and new vendors. ? Work directly with the Owner/Executive President of Merchandising on all aspects of business on a daily basis, as well as collaborate with product development
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Lakeshore Learning Materials

Retail/Catalog Buyer | 05/2010 - 08/2011

? Objectively assessed merchandise mix in an attempt to constantly improve assortments and selection for target demographic ? Sourced and negotiated desired goods, presented products and analytical data to all levels of management to assist in strategic and informed decision making. ? Maintained high brand image and safety by continuing education with new ASTM and CPSIA safety requirements.
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Nordstrom

BP. Deptartment Sportswear & Coats Assistant Buyer | 02/2008 - 03/2010

? Contributed $50 million in revenue in 2009 from a buying responsibility of 35 stores in 5 states ? Achieved a 12% increase in sales plan and 5% increase in gross margin for 2009 ? Demonstrated proficiency on the Retek Merchandising System (RMS), Retek Data Warehouse (RDW), Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Profit Logic Markdown Optimization (PL Price) and Integrated Purchase Orders (IPO) ? Forecasted product needs and availability and developed product assortments using market trend analysis information; identified growth opportunities and risks in assortment and developed contingency plans accordingly ? Reviewed historical data, wrote and followed through with purchase orders ? Managed sales, margins, and markdown process ? Maintained and updated the department’s assortment plans and open-to-buy
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Nordstrom

Selling Department Manager | 06/2002 - 02/2008

? Managed and maintained daily operations of $1.6-6.2 million sales floors in 3 departments throughout 5 different store locations ? Hired, developed, supervised and scheduled for a sales and support staff of up to 60 full and part-time employees consisting of pacesetters (top sellers for the company) and customer service all-stars ? Developed a Salesperson Performance Tracker for department which was implemented companywide (Jan 08) ? Maximized sales and profit through analysis and forecasting of sales ? Increased sales through planning and executing strategic promotions and events to drive business
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Nordstrom

Salesperson | 11/1997 - 06/2002

? Selected as Customer Service All-Star (September 2001) for providing excellent customer service and teamwork ? Achieved Pacesetter Award (2001) for exceeding annual sales goal—first salesperson in the Rail Department, Cerritos to achieve this accomplishment in 10 years ? Selected as 1 of 3 employees in the store to participate in the Future Nordstrom Leaders training class (Spring 2002)
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California State University Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Double Major | 1997 - 2003

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291