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Courtney Kohler

Hoboken,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated and analytical merchandising professional with experience in areas of buying, market analysis, merchandising, forecasting and customer service. Proficient in using analytical, problem solving and communication skills to provide business judgement in a highly dynamic, fast paced, and team-oriented environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Assistant

TJX Companies
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
  • Utilizes excel to analyze sales figures and markup percentages on a daily basis and presents findings to the buying team
  • Contributed to $2.8M increase in sales dollars for the footwear department in Q2 versus last year
  • Works closely with buyers and cross functional teams to drive sales and forecast trends that align with business strategies and open to buy
  • Partnered with over 50 domestic and international vendors
  • Collaborates with planning, logistics, product development and global counterparts to solve problems and ensure all business needs are met
  • Executes quarterly presentations of seasons top selling SKUs, key performance indicators and inventory analysis
  • Guarantees timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with vendors and distribution centers
  • Responsible for data entry, processing purchase orders, and tracking shipment for the e-commerce division

Sales Associate

Threads the Shop
Philadelphia, PA
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Consulted with customers to determine product needs, asses their personal style, and find the best items
  • Analyzed data in order to understand current trends
  • Assisted the store owner with maintaining monthly sales projections versus actual sales

Education

Finance

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Demonstrates ability to set goals and achieve them
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse and ever-changing environment
  • Analytical and critical thinker with attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills; comfortable with ambiguity and solving complex business problems

Affiliations

  • Developed strategies to persuade individuals to contribute to woman's heart health through the Alpha Phi Foundation
  • Active member of UDance helping raise over $2 million to help fight childhood cancer through fundraising events involving the student body

Timeline

Merchandising Assistant

TJX Companies
11.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Threads the Shop
08.2018 - 08.2019

Finance

University of Delaware
Courtney Kohler