Ariel Nathanson
Old Bethpage
Summary
Results driven retail and fashion professional with experience spanning luxury sales, merchandise management, and omnichannel fulfillment at Bloomingdale's. Proven ability to drive revenue, elevate the customer experience, and lead teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Logistics Manager
Sammy Gorin Art
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for art shipments, ensuring safe and timely delivery to over 1,000 retailers throughout North America, the UK, and Europe.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Led quality control initiatives to ensure best possible presentation in retail outlets.
Account Executive
FourthFLOOR Fashion
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Drive full-cycle recruitment sales for leading fashion and retail brands, partnering with hiring managers to place candidates into full time roles across store leadership, corporate, and creative functions.
- Develop and manage a book of business with popular apparel and lifestyle retailers, generating revenue through strategic talent placements and long term client relationships
- Negotiate offers and close placements, contributing directly to monthly and quarterly revenue targets while maintaining high retention and client satisfaction
Executive Fulfillment Coordinator of Store to Door
Bloomingdale's
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Let Store-T0-Door fulfillment operations, locating out of stock merchandise across the enterprise and coordinating expedited shipping directly to the customers to prevent lost sales and drive incremental revenue
- Recovered high value sales by leveraging inventory visibility and inter-store partnerships
- Managed and coached a fulfillment team, setting performance standards, prioritizing urgent orders, and maintaining accuracy, speed and service excellence
Executive Merchandise Manager
Bloomingdale's
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Owned end to end merchandise strategy for assigned categories, driving sales, margin and inventory productivity through data driven visual planning and in-season adjustments.
- Led and developed merchant buying teams, setting sales goals, coaching performance and aligning execution with Bloomingdale's luxury positioning.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated assortments, balancing trend relevance, exclusivity, and profitability.
Assistant Selling Manager
Bloomingdale's
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Drove daily sales performance on the retail floor, leading by example with hands on customer engagement and coaching associates to exceed individual and department sales goals.
- Resolved escalated customer issues and service recovery situations, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal clients while protecting Bloomingdale's luxury service standards
- Partnered with store and merchandise leadership to execute floor strategy, ensuring proper staffing, visual standards, and operational excellence during peak traffic periods.
Executive Training Program
Bloomingdale's
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Selected into and completed a 3 month Executive Management Training Program which combined classroom and on the job management training prior to assuming leadership over one of the store's most profitable departments.
Sales Associate
Bloomingdale's
03.2004 - 05.2005
- Delivered elevated, personalized selling experience for Men's Ralph Lauren clients, driving sales through product expertise and relationship based clienteling.
- Consistently met or exceeded individual sales goals, contributing to department performance through strong conversion, average order value, and repeat customer business.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY06-2005
Skills
- Luxury Sales
- Merchandising and Assortment Strategy
- Team Leadership and Floor Execution
Timeline
Operations and Logistics Manager
Sammy Gorin Art
07.2023 - Current
Account Executive
FourthFLOOR Fashion
08.2011 - 08.2014
Executive Fulfillment Coordinator of Store to Door
Bloomingdale's
09.2009 - 08.2011
Executive Merchandise Manager
Bloomingdale's
08.2006 - 09.2009
Assistant Selling Manager
Bloomingdale's
08.2005 - 08.2006
Executive Training Program
Bloomingdale's
06.2005 - 08.2005
Sales Associate
Bloomingdale's
03.2004 - 05.2005
BBA - Business Management
Hofstra University