Kaylen Ritter
Indianapolis,United States
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with a strong background in sporting goods manufacturing, photography, design, and retail merchandising. Proven expertise in fashion design, visual merchandising, customer service, management, data analysis, color management, and quality services enhances the ability to drive strategic decision-making. Currently serving as a Data & Systems Analyst at adidas in Indianapolis, leveraging analytical skills to refine merchandising systems and align operations with business objectives. As the founder of the adidas Indy Green Team, fosters a commitment to sustainability integrated into corporate culture, promoting environmental stewardship within the organization.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Data & Systems Analyst - Merchandising Excellence
adidas
05.2024 - Current
- Helped maintain a 98% article readiness across US, CA, and ATS markets
- Ensured data flow between RMA and M3 systems for Merch Board creation
- 4 years 4 months
Time & Attendance Lead - Global Operations
adidas
10.2023 - 05.2024
- First in role for company
- Analyzed data using CMS and ADP programs, addressed and problem solved gaps in processes
- Oversaw and maintained the timekeeping system for all reporting, auditing, adjustments and functionality for employees, supervisors, managers, and agency staff
Analyst, Orderbook Management - Order Fulfillment
adidas
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Analyzed data in SAP, Marc, and SAMMs programs to allocate orders
- Created and lead our Indy Green Team ERG (Employee recognition group)
Product Creation Proofer - Color Management and Quality Services
adidas
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Utilized licensing agreements and color knowledge to review graphics, ensuring grammar, spelling, ink usage, specs, and file format are correct and consistent across graphic series
Visual Merchandiser
Target
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for all visual aspects within the store including ISM (in store marketing), mannequins, displays, and team training on visual standards
- 3 years 1 month
Style Team Lead
Target
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Responsible for entire store operations as well as style team management, hiring, scheduling, vendor relations, and visual standards
Floorset
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2019 - 11.2020
- 5 years 2 months
Merchandise Manager
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for entire store operations as well as merchandise management including inventory management, floor set merchandising, and floor set team training
Sales Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2017 - 06.2018
Merchandise Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Cashier Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
10.2015 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Apparel Design, Art History
Ball State University
Skills
- Retail merchandising strategies
- Visual merchandising strategies
- Inventory Analysis
- End user support
- System upgrades
- Technical documentation
Certification
Learn2Serve Indiana Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server, American Eagle Loss Prevention Training
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Honors-Awards
Fort Wayne Museum of Art Scholastic Art Competition, Departmental Employee of the Year
Timeline
Data & Systems Analyst - Merchandising Excellence
adidas
05.2024 - Current
Time & Attendance Lead - Global Operations
adidas
10.2023 - 05.2024
Analyst, Orderbook Management - Order Fulfillment
adidas
03.2023 - 09.2023
Product Creation Proofer - Color Management and Quality Services
adidas
06.2022 - 03.2023
Visual Merchandiser
Target
11.2021 - 06.2022
Style Team Lead
Target
06.2019 - 11.2021
Floorset
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2019 - 11.2020
Merchandise Manager
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
06.2017 - 06.2018
Merchandise Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Cashier Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
10.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - BS - Apparel Design, Art History
Ball State University