RESUME
Work
experience
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
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
References
CHRISTY HAMER. HULA SUE
302-344-8556
TARA BOGAN. TORRID
252-695-0119
Education
East Carolina University
Bachelors of Science in Fashion Merchandising Minor in Interior Design
May 2020
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