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KATHRYN FREEMAN

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Driven and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer with a strong passion for merchandising and a deep commitment to Paradies Lagardere's success. Eager to leverage my skills and dedication to grow into a Buyer role, contributing to the company's continued growth and innovation. Excels in collaboration, attention to detail, and driving results in a fast-paced retail environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT BUYER

Paradies Lagardere
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - Current
  • Assist the buying team in producing the highest bottom line possible in the Apparel department by cleaning up the promotions department, improving operational efficiency, seeking the latest hot market trends, and strategizing selling techniques to increase margin impact
  • Analyze data across departments consisting of three classes: Adult Apparel, Headwear, and Youth Apparel, which make up approximately ~$50 million in sales a year
  • Develop collaborative vendor relationships while working to obtain necessary details for item setup and PO entry. Track order and vendor shipping information to ensure on-time delivery and problem-solving for delivery issues
  • Collaborate with the TCPOS team to support the merchandising department by creating, managing, and tracking promotions, ensuring efficient execution and accurate results

ASSISTANT BUYER

Paradies Lagardere
Atlanta, GA
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for sales, margin, and inventory goals by analyzing trends and strategizing business approach
  • Determine areas of opportunity and create promotions and/or markdown strategies to drive sales and traffic
  • Forecast sales for future buys based on sales history and/or patterns occurring
  • Create and manage weekly communications distributed to store managers and staff to spread knowledge of all current events, products, and happenings in stores and within category
  • $20M in sales annually combined
  • Brighton and Swarovski

ASSISTANT BUYER

IT'SUGAR
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Demonstrated proficiency in market research and trend analysis to make informed purchasing decisions
  • Assisted in negotiating contracts and building successful vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective merchandise strategies

Education

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05.2013

Skills

  • Sales analysis
  • Fashion industry awareness
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales forecasting
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Problem solving abilities

Timeline

ASSISTANT BUYER

Paradies Lagardere
05.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT BUYER

Paradies Lagardere
04.2018 - 08.2020

ASSISTANT BUYER

IT'SUGAR
08.2015 - 04.2018

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Valdosta State University

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