Bari Smouha
Retail Merchandising And Sales
Woodbury,NY
Summary
Re-entering job market, seeking position both creative and challenging commensurate with a background in Fashion Merchandising retail store windows and interiors as well as buying experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Polo Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
02.1997 - 07.1999
- Polo Store Development and Creative Services, Reported to V.P. Visual Merchandising
- Worked with retail store sales associates to merchandise clothing according to plan using merchandise hanging and folding standards set in both Domestic and International Retail stores.
- Managed window and interior store merchandising staff of 8 with regard to their budget, personal expenses and store merchandise change over and install schedule.
- Tracked and planned all store props, including furniture and table top, from RL warehouse to rotate throughout all 250 retail stores, including East Hampton.
- Communicated decorative standards and on site merchandise installation for Store Opening, April 1999 Polo Flagship store and Children's store on New Bond Street, London, U.K.
- Assisted in merchandise installation of Polo restaurants in NY and Los Angeles.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Bergdorf Goodman
New York, NY
07.1994 - 07.1996
- Fashion Office Coordinator; Reported directly to V.P., D.M.M.
- Selected merchandise for 5th Avenue store windows with Fashion V.P., coordinated all newspaper and advertising images with in-store advertising .
- Assisted in development and execution of in-store events including trunk shows, photo and film shoots. Including luncheon set ups and catering.
- Worked with Public Relations and Marketing departments to develop seasonal event calendar.
Assistant Buyer
Women's Sportswear Buying Office
04.1994 - 07.1994
- Analyzed business: sales trends, key item selling, promotional event results, identify missed sales opportunities and under-performing business.
- Assisted Buyer with open-to-buy and follow-up with Merchandise Analysts.
- Maintained stock levels through re-orders, transfers and markdowns.
- Worked with Sales Associates to maintain sales floor work standards.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders
La Prairie Cosmetics
New York, NY
11.1991 - 12.1993
- Sales Promotion Coordinator, Assistant to V.P. Sales, U.S., Latin America & Canada
- Supported Field Sales personnel by providing materials needed to support sales.
- Maintained daily contact with Regional Field Sales staff and department store Counter Managers.
- Managed heavy load of secretarial duties by supporting 20+ field sales personnel
Clarins U.S.A.
New York, NY
01.1990 - 12.1993
- Receptionist, Administrative Assistant
- Reported directly to Office Manager, assisted in any area of office of 50+ personnel
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, N.Y. 09.1987 - 12.1989
Skills
Interior and Window Display Merchandising
undefinedTimeline
Polo Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
02.1997 - 07.1999
Bergdorf Goodman
New York, NY
07.1994 - 07.1996
Assistant Buyer
Women's Sportswear Buying Office
04.1994 - 07.1994
La Prairie Cosmetics
New York, NY
11.1991 - 12.1993
Clarins U.S.A.
New York, NY
01.1990 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.1987 - 12.1989
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