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Chelsea Baldwin

Rincon,GA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Buyer

Belk Corporate
Charlotte, NC
09.2021 - Current
  • Identify trends and risks based on sales analysis, while also keeping an
  • Communicate cross-functionally with vendors, sourcing, design, marketing and e-commerce.
  • Shop competitors and identify opportunities in product selection and vendor structure.
  • Organize visual planogram to reflect the vision of the buy on the sales floor.
  • Manage order writing, tracking and organization of assortment tools.

Assistant Store Manager

Spartina 449
Savannah, GA
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Analyzed monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision making.
  • Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
  • Assessed weekly inventory and created replenishment purchase orders to ensure product levels fit customer demand.

Merchandise Assistant

JCPenney
Plano, TX
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
  • Performed daily site management to ensure product was properly displayed.
  • Ordered inventory based on understanding of current fashion and market trends.
  • Communicated closely and effectively with all partners, including vendors, merchants and distribution center, helping to achieve well-timed product deliveries.

Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Increased revenue by an 8% increase by restructuring store merchandising, enabling more efficient inventory management, setting ambitious sales goals for employees, and prioritizing customer service.
  • Trained 80+ employees in inventory practices, POS systems and product knowledge, contributing to 10% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Worked as Acting District Manager from January 2019-March 2019, which included, overseeing quality of operations over 9 locations in Dallas/OK/AR district, conducting district wide conference calls, and handled customer complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing and Management

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
2016

Skills

  • Merchandising
  • Visual Communication
  • Inventory Control
  • Leadership Development
  • Trend Assessment
  • Competitive Shopping
  • Site Management
  • Sample Coordination

Timeline

Assistant Buyer

Belk Corporate
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Spartina 449
01.2020 - 09.2021

Merchandise Assistant

JCPenney
06.2019 - 11.2019

Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing and Management

Savannah College of Art and Design
Chelsea Baldwin