Dynamic Merchant with expertise in business strategy, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of achieving margin growth and driving profitability through leveraging data driven insights and inventory optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchant, Dresses
White House Black Market
Fort Myers
01.2025 - Current
Managed and drove business strategy for largest revenue producing department, accounting for 15% of company sales.
Overhauled two quarters of on-order merchandise, achieving +4% margin growth that positively impacted bottom line.
Formulated strategies for growth and capturing market share using data analysis and competitive research, implemented action plans based on business trends to drive increased profitability through inventory chase, pricing architectures, receipt shifts, and exit strategies.
Led cross-functional team of 20+ members to ensure timely completion of deliverables according to product lifecycle calendar. Managed the execution of profit driving strategies through the execution of product development, costing, fittings, and key marketing coordination.
Optimized inventory levels to enhance stock availability and minimize excess merchandise.
Merchant, Woven Tops and Swim
White House Black Market
Fort Myers
05.2022 - 01.2025
Associate Merchant
White House Black Market
Fort Myers
02.2020 - 01.2022
Oversaw dresses, tops, swimwear, sleepwear, shoes, and jewelry categories as associate merchant, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer preferences.
Assistant Merchant, Dresses
White House Black Market
Fort Myers
08.2019 - 01.2020
Merchandising Intern
White House Black Market
Fort Myers
06.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Management
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06-2019
Skills
Category optimization
Trend and Market Research
Business strategy
Cross-functional collaboration
Team leadership
Results-driven
Timeline
Merchant, Dresses
White House Black Market
01.2025 - Current
Merchant, Woven Tops and Swim
White House Black Market
05.2022 - 01.2025
Associate Merchant
White House Black Market
02.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Merchant, Dresses
White House Black Market
08.2019 - 01.2020
Merchandising Intern
White House Black Market
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Management