Kiana Roberts
St. Petersburg
Summary
Results-driven merchandising professional. Supported merchandising operations and facilitated inventory management to drive product availability. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, utilizing skills in vendor relations and market trend analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Assistant
Bealls Inc
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained strong vendor relationships through effective communication, fostering collaboration on exclusive products and promotions.
- Entered purchase orders in 2buy4.
- Utilize AS400 program to monitor shipment of goods.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders and supplier communications for effective tracking and reporting.
- Facilitated clear communication between departments regarding merchandise needs, availability, and timelines.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Enabled efficient order processing by accurately entering purchase details into company systems and databases.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining strong relationships with vendors and continuously tracking orders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Care Connection
08.2019 - Current
- Provide care to clients in their home
- Companionship
Product Coordinator
HSN
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Pull products for live shows
- Vendor contact pertaining to products ordered
- Transfer products to the studios for the shows
- Labeled picked items with correct information such as price, expiration dates and addresses.
Operation Coordinator
Saks OFF 5TH
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Open and close store
- Daily cash flow and monthly store audits
- Monthly markdowns
- Fulfillment orders
- RTV
- KPI knowledge
- Salesforce knowledge
- Floor moves
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Review weekly reports of incoming cartons for truck delivery
- Replenishment
- Coordinated operational workflows to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce shortages.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Sales Specialist
Dillard's Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Women's RTW and Brahmin specialist
- Made daily sales plan
- Markdowns
- Weekly floor set change for new merchandise
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and product recommendations.
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize inventory levels and enhance merchandising strategies.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Customer service
- Sales floor
- Jewelry
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Sanford Brown College
Tampa, FL01.2016
Master's Degree - Business of Fashion
LIM College
New York, NY05.2025
Skills
- KPI
- Microsoft word
- Salesforce
- Retail math
- 2Buy4
- AS400
- POS systems
- Fashion sense
- Stock replenishment
- Visual merchandising
- Vendor relations
- Visual displays
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Merchandise Assistant
Bealls Inc
05.2025 - Current
Product Coordinator
HSN
07.2024 - 11.2024
Operation Coordinator
Saks OFF 5TH
06.2021 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Care Connection
08.2019 - Current
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH
04.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Specialist
Dillard's Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2021
Master's Degree - Business of Fashion
LIM College
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Sanford Brown College