RESUME
Work​
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Assistant Buyer
Belk
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Assist in the development of merchandise assortments based on trend analysis and buying behavior
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Interpret inventory sales reports to forecast future buys and identify ways to optimize sales margins
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Communicate cross functionally with marketing, merchandising, and pricing teams
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Partner with vendors to effectively monitor purchase orders and inventory assortments for 300 store locations
Sales Consultant
Torrid​
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Created and maintained visual presentations focussed around customer buying behavior to maximize sales
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Influenced customer buying decisions by demonstrating product knowledge in fit, fabric, quality and price
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Maintained store presentation while executing and exceeding sales plans
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Merchandise Assistant
Hula Sue​
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Launched a new social media strategy with merchandise focused content to increase following by 700 followers
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Managed all in store merchandising displays, photoshoot samples, and online merchandising
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Analyzed selling reports and buying trends to identify opportunities for new products and re-orders
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Implemented new selling and merchandising strategies to achieve the second largest July sales totalling $56,000
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Wholesale Showroom Intern
Amy J Hill Showroom
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Merchandised showroom and brand samples to display merchandise assortments for buyers
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Prepared seasonal line presentations for buyer consultations
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Supported account executives by writing purchase orders and coordinating delivery dates with buyer
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
EXCEL
MICROSOFT OFFICE
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
GOOGLE GARAGE
SOCIAL MEDIA
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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References
CHRISTY HAMER. HULA SUE
302-344-8556
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TARA BOGAN. TORRID
252-695-0119
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Education
East Carolina University
Bachelors of Science in Fashion Merchandising Minor in Interior Design
May 2020
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Relevant Coursework:
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E-commerce, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising Strategies, Merchandising Analysis, Consumer Studies,
Fashion and Culture,
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Visual Merchandising Chair- Apparel and Interiors Merchandising organization
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Volunteer Merchandiser at Hope of Glory Ministries Thrift Store
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