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Senior Product Merchandiser

Marketing & Sales

A buyer/product merchandiser with 10 years of sourcing, purchasing and management experience. Responsible for
multi-million dollar sales with increasing responsibilities in all roles of retail. Proven track record of increasing
sales and contributing to the bottom line profits. Quick learner, and highly adaptable.

? 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

? 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.

Retail/Catalog Buyer

? 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

BP. Deptartment Sportswear & Coats Assistant Buyer

? 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

Selling Department Manager

? 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)

Salesperson

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tam Myers: Senior Product Merchandiser in Long beach, CA

tam Myers

California State University Long Beach