Dedicated corporate retail professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE CATEGORY MANAGER
Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2019 - 08.2023
Assisted in the management of the kitchen housewares department which grossed $500 million in annual sales dollars, with a focal category of pantryware grossing $35 million annually
Aided in the launch of two private label brands, Our Table, and Simply Essential, with hundreds of SKUs covering both brands
Negotiated with over 200 vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and pricing in order to maximize company's profits and surpassing margin goals
Collaborated daily with support teams in order to keep all key contacts aware of all department needs and asks
Maintains records of item costs, retails, gross profits and margin dollars to determine category sales and gross profit results
Aids in analysis of weekly, monthly, and quarterly selling reports to give strategic recommendations to the buyer and present findings during weekly merchandising meetings with DMM
Aligned resources to create marketing plans for various projects and developed new product launches and events
Develop exit strategies to quickly remove unsuccessful products and make swift pivots in order to keep inventory flow moving and store shelves stocked.
PR & MARKETING INTERN
People's Revolution
01.2019 - 05.2019
Tracked editorial credits in print and online media while creating press clips to develop client press reports
Monitored and maintained social media accounts with a following of 11k+ while promoting growth and engaging with users to strengthen follower relations.
Assisted with shows for New York Fashion Week, including, but not limited to, seating, guest lists, production and setup
Increased client satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing timely solutions for any issues that arose during events
EVENT PLANNING & MARKETING INTERN
Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs
12.2017 - 05.2018
Aided production team, sourcing supplies and decor, as well as developing relevant and interactive experiences to bring to shows
Maintained constant contact and communication with conference participants, volunteers and attendees via email and phone correspondence prior to event
Conferred with clients to provide real-time consumer feedback, event progress and effectiveness of promotional and marketing materials
Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously to meet project deadlines
Education
BBA - Fashion Merchandising
LIM College
New York, NY
04.2019
BBA - Fashion Merchandising
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01.2016
Skills
Advanced in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Brand management
Market Trend and Research Analysis
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Mac and PC Platforms
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tumblr)