JESSICA LYNNE LOJACONO
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven fashion merchandising professional with experience across buying and category strategy within the leather goods, beauty, and eyewear sectors. killed in trend forecasting, assortment curation, and performance analysis, with a proven ability to transform insights into actionable strategies that drive sales and elevate brand positioning. Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives, presenting to executive leadership, and executing innovative campaigns that enhance customer engagement and fuel sustained category growth. Recognized for combining creative vision with analytical precision to deliver measurable impact in fast-paced, global retail environments, while continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer, Leather Goods & Licensing
Christian Louboutin
New York, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee the buying process for Leather Goods, Beauty, and Eyewear during market sessions, ensuring curated assortments and buy quantities align with global merchandising strategy and store-level needs.
- Serve as category expert, delivering monthly performance reports with qualitative, quantitative, and competitive insights to Executive Leadership and Global Merchandising teams to inform strategic decisions.
- Develop and execute innovative sales-driving initiatives, including in-store contests, social media content campaigns, client newsletters, visual merchandising proposals, and inter-store transfers.
- Conduct ongoing competitive analysis, tracking pricing strategies, assortment shifts, and market positioning to identify growth opportunities and refine category strategy.
- Analyze weekly sales performance to guide product movement, reorders, and assortment adjustments—driving increased sales volume for Beauty and Eyewear licensees.
Assistant Buyer, Accessories & Licensing
Christian Louboutin
New York, USA
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Owned key licensing categories including Accessories, Eyewear, and Beauty, driving strategic growth initiatives and overseeing day-to-day operational execution across North America.
- Delivered 2% growth in accessories penetration, leveraging data insights and market trends to optimize product mix and elevate category performance.
- Led quarterly business reviews ahead of market sessions, presenting actionable insights to executive leadership and store directors to guide assortment strategy and address regional opportunities and challenges.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams in merchandising, planning, and licensing to align product strategies with brand vision and consumer demand.
- Monitored performance metrics and vendor partnerships to ensure profitability, brand alignment, and timely execution of seasonal assortments
Buying and Planning Intern
Christian Louboutin
New York, New York
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Handled order processing and logistics for beauty licensing partnerships, maintaining alignment with merchandising plans and sales targets.
- Executed international stock transfers, collaborating with logistics, planning, and regional teams to maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Contributed to assortment planning by identifying gaps and recommending product categories based on performance metrics and trend forecasts.
Buying and Planning Intern
Christian Louboutin
New York, USA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Generated and analyzed weekly sales data to produce performance reports, spotlighting top selling products, and uncovering store level opportunities for growth and optimization.
- Conducted in depth trend research across seasonal collections, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic buying decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising, Double Minor in Business and Marketing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2023
Skills
Hard skill: Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Anaplan
Soft skills: Strong presentation skills (in-person & virtual), Action-Driven & Results-Ortianted, Active Listener Self-Starter, excellent organization & time management
Other Experience
Membership Vice President at Alpha Xi Delta (01/01/21 - 01/01/22),
Recruitment Director at Alpha Xi Delta (11/01/20 - 12/01/21)
Affiliations
Luxury fashion, traveling, thriller novels, vintage home decor, and crafts.
Timeline
Associate Buyer, Leather Goods & Licensing
Christian Louboutin
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Buyer, Accessories & Licensing
Christian Louboutin
01.2023 - 04.2024
Buying and Planning Intern
Christian Louboutin
08.2022 - 12.2023
Buying and Planning Intern
Christian Louboutin
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising, Double Minor in Business and Marketing
Kent State University