KAITLYN POWERS
Summary
Versatile, creative and positive team member offering over 4 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company. Specializes in high volume, demanding and fast paced business environments with strong drive to succeed. Experience in retail, marketing, digital communication, and social media management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Companies
07.2019 - Current
- Support up to 7 buyers, providing effective communication and fostering collaboration between buyers, vendors, and internal business partners, Budget monitoring of up to $30M worth of spend per week across multiple categories (Womenswear, Curve, Lingerie, Nightwear, Hosiery, Beauty, Home)
- Experience with multiple computer systems in a fast paced environment while ensuring accurate data entry, Manage all on order and upcoming shipments through mainframe system
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices, while influencing purchasing decisions and driving sales growth.
- Aided in staff training initiatives focused on enhancing product knowledge and improving overall sales performance across the team.
- Inspect merchandise for quality and arranged proper showcase for quarterly strategy meetings.
Retail Management Intern
Nordstrom
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed leadership skills by shadowing store managers and contributing to daily decision-making processes while achieving sales goals through effective merchandising strategies and store operations, Gained product knowledge on Kids clothing and shoes.
- Increased overall sales performance with strong product promotion and upselling techniques.
- Visited Nordstrom's' subsidiaries, Nordstrom Rack store and Trunk Club, to gain knowledge on their business strategies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge while streamlining inventory management, ensuring accurate stock counts and efficient product replenishment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2019
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Marketing Knowledge
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Order Processing
- Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Companies
07.2019 - Current
Retail Management Intern
Nordstrom
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marist College