Kirstina Wilkinson
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at URBN, excelling in trend forecasting and product development. Adept at vendor communications, creative problem solving and streamlining processes. Known for dedication and adaptability in meeting work needs and market conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Cotton & Crete
06.2025 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Assistant Buyer
Free People
04.2022 - Current
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and vendor arrangements for merchandise.
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
Buying Assistant
Free People
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained accurate purchase order records, ensuring timely delivery of goods and smooth communication with vendors.
- Coordinated sample management efforts including receipt, storage, tracking and disposal according to regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined vendor communication channels, leading to improved responsiveness and more timely resolution of issues.
Merchandise Assistant
Anthropologie
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Sample management which includes: procurement, ecommerce photography process, coordination of samples between teams + shoots, organization in office and set up/break down of samples for meetings.
- Generated seasonal development decks and consistently forged new styles with our development partners.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Sales + Ecommerce Assistant
Nich Boutique
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Created a Shopify site for the business. Managed site inventory, web copy and image capture and upload.
- Regularly merchandised the store and posted on social media platforms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA09.2014
Skills
- Trend direction & forecasting
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Product development
- Fashion buying
- Retail industry expertise
- Microsoft applications
Timeline
Sales Associate
Cotton & Crete
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Free People
04.2022 - Current
Buying Assistant
Free People
02.2021 - 04.2022
Merchandise Assistant
Anthropologie
11.2018 - 02.2021
Sales + Ecommerce Assistant
Nich Boutique
06.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising