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DEBORAH BUONSIGNORE

Warwick

Summary

Results-driven retail boutique owner with expertise in apparel merchandising, sales strategy, and store operations. Adept at increasing revenue through effective pricing, inventory control, visual merchandising, and staff training. Combines fashion knowledge with business insight to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Wanderlust Boutique
Warwick
09.2021 - Current

Founded and operate successful contemporary women’s boutique across physical retail and e-commerce.

Led merchandising strategy, inventory planning, vendor relationships, and sales performance analysis to drive growth.

Own comprehensive merchandise planning including assortment strategy, buy planning, and sell-through analysis.

  • Analyze sales trends and customer demand to optimize inventory levels and minimize markdowns.
  • Forecast product performance and adjust open-to-buy plans based on real-time data insights.
  • Managed inventory flow across channels to ensure stock availability and balance, supporting customer satisfaction.
  • Curate product assortments by sourcing vendors through market research and trend forecasting.
  • Developed annual budgets, sales plans, and margin targets to align with overall business objectives.

Product Sales Specialist

GE Healthcare
New York
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Delivered engaging product demonstrations to clients and stakeholders, showcasing features and benefits.
  • Partnered with sales teams to deliver technical support and share product knowledge, enhancing overall client experience.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and troubleshooting during installations.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of all current product offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ
05-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Merchandising Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY
05-2000

Skills


  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Personalized Styling & Clienteling
  • Upselling & Cross-Selling
  • Loyalty Program Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Product Curation & Buying
  • Seasonal Collection Planning
  • Fashion Styling
  • Brand Presentation
  • Social Media Marketing (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
  • Content Creation & Promotion
  • Email Marketing
  • In-Store Events & Trunk Shows
  • Local & Community Marketing
  • Brand Storytelling

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Wanderlust Boutique
09.2021 - Current

Product Sales Specialist

GE Healthcare
07.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences

Pima Medical Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Merchandising Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology
DEBORAH BUONSIGNORE