Yulia Soloncheva: in torrance, CA

• Reported directly to VP of Merchandising and Sales, providing support in areas of buying and merchandising activities that reached annual sales volume of over $30 million • Ensured timely delivery of merchandise by managing communications between Planning, Sales, Design, and Production Departments • Performed merchandise analysis, assisting in planning, buying, and inventory replenishment • Reviewed sales performance on a weekly basis to identify re-order and markdown opportunities • Collaborated with buyers to facilitate marketing efforts of new and existing products to drive overall growth • Researched, compiled, and recorded data to develop innovative sales strategies through close examination of inventory, pricing, and promotions • Participated in all facets of product creation process, including market research, trend analysis, and product assortment

• Handled multiple accounts including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Forever21, and Wet Seal by communicating with buyers on a daily basis in regards to re-orders, pending purchase orders, price negotiations, new style selections, samples sent, and future appointments • Worked as a liaison between design team and production department by reporting feedback from the buyers concerning product quality, price, new sample requests, and best-sellers • Created client presentations and conducted related research by compiling and organizing information for meetings and negotiations • Coordinated with our China office in regards to meeting deliveries and new style developments • Sent out costing sheets for inquires on new orders and negotiated cost with factories in China and India in order to meet targeted gross margins • Coordinated calendar events, meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements • Traveled to local and domestic market meetings, set up and participated in appointments on a weekly basis • Photographed new samples, edited images, created line sheets in Photoshop to send out to both existing and new accounts