Danielle Gover
Summary
High performing professional with 20 years experience in the fashion industry. Skilled at developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate the collaborative achievement of organizational goals. Confident in ability to operate in a fast paced environment and leverage skills including analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high impact solutions. Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Concessions Brand Manager
Hugo Boss
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Formulated strategies to boost additional sales by analyzing merchandise and inventory prospects.
- Managed operations for teams at 19 different locations within an eight-state region.
- Selected and developed team members for independent management roles within the shop.
- Minimize loss through efficient stock management.
- Managed inventory operations, addressing variances and maintaining stock accuracy.
- Oversaw financial, operational, commercial, and people development for the region.
Northeast Regional Wholesale Coordinator
COTTON ON GROUP USA
New York, NY
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed shop inspections ensuring alignment with global brand standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand directives.
- Optimized square footage usage to support consistent brand representation.
- Delivered merchandising standards coaching to ensure consistent representation of the brand.
- Held regular meetings with National Brand Manager each week for issue resolution related to account.
- Executed business opportunities by swiftly addressing top sellers with National Brand Manager and account manager to elevate sales performance.
Regional Account Manager
SUPERDRY
New York, NY
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Promoted compelling business opportunities to land valuable contracts.
- Increased sales through proactive account management and diligent relationship-building.
- Oversaw a portfolio valued at $9M, spanning over 100 accounts.
- Executed networking, marketing strategies, lead generation initiatives and account servicing efforts.
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote brand awareness in the region.
- Achieved sales targets and outcomes consistently by tenaciously pursuing new customers and sales opportunities.
Specialty Store Account Executive
GUESS
NEW YORK, NY
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Negotiated annual sales plans with retailers.
- Analyzed and planned future seasonal sales by location.
- Streamlined planning process by aligning flow projections with vendor agreements, markdown plans, and door-specific sales data.
- Optimized recap accuracy for bookings, aiding in achieving planned shipping targets.
- Reviewed and analyzed end-of-month reports to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with Planner to analyze monthly projections.
Wholesale Merchandise Coordinator
GUESS
NEW YORK, NY
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Managed merchandise assortments, ensuring a balanced and appealing mix of products that meet customer demands.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for merchandise expansion and optimization.
- Guided the layout and organization of merchandise in-store, optimizing space for product visibility and customer flow.
- Provided training and guidance on proper merchandising techniques to staff members on an ongoing basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
05-2003
Timeline
Concessions Brand Manager
Hugo Boss
02.2024 - 08.2025
Northeast Regional Wholesale Coordinator
COTTON ON GROUP USA
11.2021 - 12.2023
Regional Account Manager
SUPERDRY
06.2017 - 03.2019
Specialty Store Account Executive
GUESS
02.2014 - 06.2017
Wholesale Merchandise Coordinator
GUESS
08.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
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