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Caroline Colgan

Gresham,OR

Summary

Knowledgeable Buyer with a proven track record in merchandising strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in data analysis to drive profitable assortments and enhance consumer experiences. Recognized for elevating operational efficiency and delivering impactful seasonal initiatives that align with brand vision. Detail-oriented and committed to excellence in every project.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Women's Apparel Buyer II

Nike
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead and support in end-to-end strategic assortment planning with allocation and planning partners.
  • Create & execute merchandising vision that supports segment/dimension using business insights
  • Buy seasonal assortments by segment and dimension across price points, based on lifecycles and insights
  • Anticipate/Buy closeout to fill gender assortment gaps, as well as liquidate the marketplace to deliver financial plan
  • Support the Sr. Merchant in-season, inclusive of lineup, open-to-buy management, and seasonal initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Global and Visual merchandise team to influence future seasons

Process Excellence Coordinator

Nike
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Lead operations for our sample process within North America to help support dates and gates for seasonal moments
  • Assist broader teams and GEO's with sample logistics for seasonal photoshoots and other sample requests
  • Merchandise selected locations for seasonal work
  • Works in systems such as AV, MMX, Tableau, and Seasonal Sample Trackers.
  • Tracks progress of sample usage and seasonal meetings, implementing solutions to interdepartmental production and workflow bottlenecks.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Global Tennis, Golf & Cleated FW Merchant II

Mindlance Onsite at Nike
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Support manager across multiple seasonal deadlines and readiness by fostering cross functional relationships to effectively build line plans
  • Selects products to create line plans that meet profitability goals, create premium consumer experiences and communicate the seasonal story
  • Responsible for supporting the building of directed assortments for the assigned category.
  • Ensures line plans consider appropriate product diversity, depth, pricing structure/strategy, and visual merchandise presentation goals.
  • Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends

Ecommerce Specialist

James Perse
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Interacted with and sold to e-commerce customers and delivered prompt and courteous styling service.
  • Elevate sales and marketing techniques through outreach.
  • Partner and collaborate with the Distribution Center and other cross-functional team members to ensure fulfillment of orders.
  • Created, managed, and automated orders and invoices using order management and invoicing software.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Maintained working knowledge of company products, services and promotions.

Education

Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Merchandising strategy
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline

Process Excellence Coordinator

Nike
09.2021 - 10.2022

Women's Apparel Buyer II

Nike
08.2021 - Current

Global Tennis, Golf & Cleated FW Merchant II

Mindlance Onsite at Nike
03.2021 - 08.2021

Ecommerce Specialist

James Perse
11.2019 - 10.2020

Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising

California State University Long Beach

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Folsom Lake College

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