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Hadley Schmueser

Fort Myers

Summary

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

Savannah College of Art And Design
Hadley Schmueser