Amber Vander Veen
Manhattan Beach,CA
Summary
Fashion-forward professional with experience in buying and merchandising covering luxury athletic apparel, premium denim, knits & sweaters. Passionate about product and the consumer. Driven by working in creative environments, strategic thinking and engaging with a high energy and inspiring team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
7 For All Mankind
09.2022 - Current
- Leads researches and develops a cohesive, global merchandisable line plan to maximize business opportunities.
- Partners with Design to develop brand right products for the US and European Divisions.
- Works closely with Sales team and retail coordinators to understand current business/product performance and identify growth opportunities.
- Works closely with VP of Merchandising to build a business utilizing trend research, market analysis, and hind sighting.
Global Associate Buyer
Thirty Three Threads
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Pulled SAP reports and set up product recaps used to create & inform line plans, product briefs, and in-season business decisions.
- Assisted in building assortments that aligned with overall department and brand strategy, resulting in increased revenue and margin.
- Worked collaboratively alongside Design and Product Development to ensure product segment was in line with brand DNA and competitive set.
- Maintained constant communication with regional sales directors, brand ambassadors, and key account leaders to gain customer and business insights.
Associate Buyer
Bluestem Brands Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided selling analysis by season, color, size range, and style attributes.
- Worked with market vendors to obtain photo and fit samples, sizing info, and product details.
- Maintained and continuously update buyer assortment plans, as well as communicating changes to all involved departments.
- Assisted various cross-functional teams within the organization ensuring product information is disseminated in a clear and accurate manner.
Assistant Merchant
Talbots
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for checking accuracy of photo samples and cross-checking thumbnails.
- Developed strong, collaborative, partnerships with teams across all channels and locations.
- Monitored and tracked purchase orders and inventory through receipt reconciliation process.
- Presented sample hand off and prepared appropriate documentation for corporate visual teams for catalog layouts, web photo shoots, and floor sets.
Education
Introduction To Fashion Business
London College of Fashion
England, United KingdomBachelor of Science - Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa2019
Additional Information
- Confident, articulate, with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, highly organized, and excellent time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in Tradestone, NexGen, Microstrategy, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
Timeline
Merchandiser
7 For All Mankind
09.2022 - Current
Global Associate Buyer
Thirty Three Threads
01.2022 - 07.2022
Associate Buyer
Bluestem Brands Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Merchant
Talbots
10.2019 - 07.2020
Introduction To Fashion Business
London College of Fashion
Bachelor of Science - Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Iowa State University