HALEY RAINES
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Ambitious, dependable, hardworking team player seeking a position in merchandising. Competent in vendor relation, purchase order and sample management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Clerk
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Columbus, United States
06.2019 - Current
- Performs administrative and operational functions supporting the buying team
- Processes purchase orders
- Sample product management
- Executes data integrity of style level detail
- Manages purchase orders and sample inventory
- Ensures on time delivery of PO’s
- Coordinates vendor communication
- Executes drop ship process from conception of vendor list to customer facing content.
Assistant Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
Columbus, OH
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained key holders on protocols and best practices, resulting in the opening of a prototype store
- Managed multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
- Addressed problems with customers to promote quick and successful resolution
- Communicated issues and inefficiencies with store manager to create strategies and exceed sales objectives
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques
Floral Shop Assistant
Molly Taylor & Co
Hudson, OH
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Ensure sales floor was clean and assisted in setting up new marketing displays beneficial to the shop
- Help set up weddings and other large events throughout Cleveland
- Prepare flowers for arranging and helped owner create floral arrangements
- Assist customers in selecting arrangements and coordinated product deliveries
Prop Styling Assistant
Bridget Henry
Columbus, OH
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Work with a freelance prop stylist at Bath and Body Works by creating and executing conceptual themes for commercial advertising and print campaigns
- Assist with styling for e-commerce, set building and breakdown, selection and placement of props
- Gained knowledge of the technical aspect behind a photo shoot including use of Photoshop
- Design storyboards to assist with shopping for props to be used for photo shoots
Fashion Blogger
Collegefashionista Style Guru-Blog
Akron, Ohio
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Responsible for management and execution of social media content
- Stay up-to-date on current fashion trends, styles and runway shows
- Curated media-rich content for WordPress in order to distribute on multiple social media platforms
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Akron
Akron, OH2017
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Product knowledge
- Vendor Communication
- Time Management
- Customer experiences
- Merchandising and display
- Relationship building and management
- Sales and marketing
- Motivated team player
- People-oriented
- Active listening skills
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Merchandise Clerk
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2018 - 06.2019
Floral Shop Assistant
Molly Taylor & Co
10.2017 - 12.2017
Prop Styling Assistant
Bridget Henry
05.2017 - 08.2017
Fashion Blogger
Collegefashionista Style Guru-Blog
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Akron