DJINA LUKIC
Chicago,United States
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Prada
04.2023 - Current
- Analyze the department performance and define the actions required for achieving the business objectives
- Drive the team to exceed their KPIs
- Stay constantly up-to-date on market trends and share insights with relevant functions
- Strengthen customer loyalty by engaging and supporting the sales team in clienteling activities and gaining new local customers to grow department sales
- Guarantee in-depth product knowledge within the department, working with relevant functions to support product/collection training needs
- Guarantee the visual presentation of the department
Merchandising Assistant
The RealReal
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Multi-store retail allocation strategy for Women's RTW, Handbags, Shoes and Accessories
- (+45% Y/Y in 2022)
- Editor's Picks selection for the website
- Owned Emerging Designer business which guided the pricing team to identify trending designers and maximize on GMV
- Weekly reporting to identify business opportunities within retail
- Contribute and pitch story ideas throughout quarterly planning based on trends and business needs
- Curate and visually merchandise weekly editorial content across Women’s
Buyer
Archive Vintage
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Source vintage designer pieces for clients and stylists
Retail Stylist Expert
The RealReal
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Research and explore new trends in the industry (both primary & secondary) to help develop innovative strategies
- Partner with Visual team to ensure that displays and merchandising is up to latest trends
- Weekly walks with Visual Manager to discuss and support curation and product assortment
- Creation of educational content and product knowledge training
- Support the daily needs and priorities to drive the category forward
- Provide expertise in category through a customized and personalized shopping experience
Ambassador for Emerging Designers
Nordstrom
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal partners
- Partner with Buying Office for weekly and seasonal reports
- Review buying trips to ascertain correct assortment of product for maximum sales and profits
- Maintain presentation and merchandising of the shop
- Develop strong relationship with clients and meet their expectations
- Deliver monthly and seasonal sales and sell through goals
- Teach and coach team members on brand history and products
Designer Sales Associate
Nordstrom
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
- Assess customers' needs and provide assistance and information on product features
- Build productive trust relationships with customers
Fashion Editor Assistant
ELLE Magazine
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Remain knowledgeable on products and discuss available options
- Organizing the fashion closet, arranging messengers to pick up or deliver clothing and accessory samples, assisting at fashion shoots, and provide styling assistance
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Accademia Del Lusso
High School Degree -
School for Tourism
Skills
- Merchandising
- Social Networking
- Retail and Consumer Behavior
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Trend analysis
- Strategic planning
Languages
Serbian
English
Timeline
Department Manager
Prada
04.2023 - Current
Merchandising Assistant
The RealReal
10.2021 - 02.2023
Buyer
Archive Vintage
09.2021 - 10.2022
Retail Stylist Expert
The RealReal
09.2020 - 10.2021
Ambassador for Emerging Designers
Nordstrom
11.2016 - 09.2020
Designer Sales Associate
Nordstrom
09.2014 - 12.2016
Fashion Editor Assistant
ELLE Magazine
02.2012 - 01.2013
High School Degree -
School for Tourism
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Accademia Del Lusso