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Jamie Christiansen

Brick,NJ

Summary

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)
  • Campaign Performance Tracking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management

Timeline

ASSOCIATE CATEGORY MANAGER

Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2019 - 08.2023

PR & MARKETING INTERN

People's Revolution
01.2019 - 05.2019

EVENT PLANNING & MARKETING INTERN

Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs
12.2017 - 05.2018

BBA - Fashion Merchandising

LIM College

BBA - Fashion Merchandising

Centenary University

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising

Brookdale Community College
Jamie Christiansen