Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kayla Buzzi

Denver,CO

Summary

Highly motivated and self-directed professional with comprehensive accomplishments leading cross- functional teams to provide success and achieve goals. I am a creative thinker with attention to detail, margin growth, operations, and insight. I demonstrate success developing and seamlessly executing plans in complex structures and am recognized for maximizing performance through collaborative efforts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Merchandising Manager

Old Navy
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay informed of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising teams across multiple stores, ensuring brand consistency throughout all locations.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
  • Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and consistent product quality.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging promotional campaigns that bolstered brand awareness and increased foot traffic.

Visual Merchandising Executive Lead

Target
06.2018 - 09.2023
  • Manage $80M store in Specialty Sales and lead location operations, including employee training and staffing; establish talent channel to place qualified applicants at high-level positions
  • Maximize performance by implementing process improvements through analysis of data to gain understanding of logistics issues, trends and best practices
  • Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
  • Coordinated with marketing and promotions teams to verify proper implementation of visual elements of display.
  • Analyzed market trends, shifts, and downturns to improve future product plans.
  • Implemented strategic vision and product framework in partnership with Product Merchandising teams for department stores.
  • Supported Product Development teams and Account Sales managers in defining key market trends and patterns to enhance product placement plans and insight sales.
  • Maximize performance by implementing process improvements through analysis of data to gain understanding of logistics issues, trends and best practices
  • Influenced sales of consumer relevant product & assortments to drive profitable revenue growth in department stores.

Marketing Manager

Damascus Staffing
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Optimized website content for improved search engine rankings and increased web traffic.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all organization's touchpoints and communications channels.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at conferences and events on behalf of the organization, raising awareness about key issues.
  • Oversaw the successful execution of special events, including fundraising galas and community engagement activities, that showcased the organization''s impact and attracted new supporters.
  • Built strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
  • Secured significant funding through effective grant writing, increasing the organization''s capacity to serve its constituents.
  • Improved transparency with regular communication to board members, donors, and partners about organizational successes and challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Talent Management
  • Merchandising
  • Operations Oversight
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Customer Relations
  • Corporate Visual Objectives
  • Sales Strategies
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales Growth

Timeline

Senior Merchandising Manager

Old Navy
09.2023 - Current

Visual Merchandising Executive Lead

Target
06.2018 - 09.2023

Marketing Manager

Damascus Staffing
01.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Xavier University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kayla Buzzi