ALLISON MANN
Summary
Energetic merchant with deep expertise in product selection, inventory management, and vendor negotiations. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieves results. Highly adaptable to changing business needs, ensuring reliable performance under varying conditions. Skilled in sales analysis, trend forecasting, and customer experience enhancement. Known for strong organizational skills and effective communication, fostering productive work environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Merchant
Lands' End
06.2023 - Current
- Served as the Digital Merchandise Captain and primary point of contact for all site-related needs, ensuring seamless execution of online merchandising strategies, product launches, and site optimizations.
- Developed a new attribute file utilized cross-functionally every Monday, leveraging advanced Excel skills to streamline data organization, improve accuracy, and enhance team efficiency.
- Managed special projects, including spearheading a best-in-class Fit Guide with intent to optimize user experience, and driving informed purchasing decisions through strategic content and data-driven insights.
Associate Merchant
FULLBEAUTY Brands
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented Merchandise process improvements that streamlined operations within the department, resulting in reduced costs and increased efficiency by 50%.
- Established strong working relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and securing exclusive products for the store.
- Mentored junior team members in merchandising best practices, fostering professional development and career growth opportunities within the organization.
Assistant Merchant II
FULLBEAUTY Brands
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop and execute seasonal merchandising plans, achieving higher sell-through rates.
- Conducted regular sales analyses to evaluate promotions' effectiveness, refining future marketing strategies for optimal results.
Assistant Merchant I
FULLBEAUTY Brands
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Identified consumer trends through market research, enabling proactive adjustments to merchandise offerings that generated increased demand.
- Supported e-commerce initiatives by optimizing online product assortments based on customer preferences and browsing behavior.
Sales Associate
Coach
2020 - 2021
Stylist
7 For All Mankind
2019 - 2020
Stylist
Aritzia
2018 - 2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising + Business Minor
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2021
Skills
- Category management
- Competitive analysis
- E-commerce management
- Friendly and helpful
- Honest and dependable
- Marketing coordination
- Merchandising strategies
- Problem-solving
- Reliable and responsible
- Strong attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Associate Merchant
Lands' End
06.2023 - Current
Associate Merchant
FULLBEAUTY Brands
12.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Merchant II
FULLBEAUTY Brands
04.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Merchant I
FULLBEAUTY Brands
08.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Coach
2020 - 2021
Stylist
7 For All Mankind
2019 - 2020
Stylist
Aritzia
2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising + Business Minor
Kent State University
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