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Kristen Davies

Dallas,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable professional with experience in retail industry and proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving efficiency through innovative solutions. Offers excellent communication and organizational skills, with talents for negotiating and building relationships with vendors.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchandise Planning Assistant

Little Sleepies
12.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed projects remotely, coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring timely completion of deliverables
  • Collaborated with the merchandise and design team to analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer preferences to contribute to the development of merchandise assortment plans
  • Forecast daily sales and sell-through, specifically aligning with the weekly launch schedule
  • Additionally, create recaps on selling and site performance and draw informed conclusions through data analysis and presented to upper management
  • Collaborated with the ecommerce team to ensure accurate uploading of merchandise on the website, such as product listing and retail price accuracy
  • Effectively managed the process of PO submission, tracked and incorporated edits, and generate skus and barcodes to support inventory management
  • Ensured the timely availability of requested samples for photography photo shoots, effectively managing the process to meet deadlines without any delays
  • Worked collaboratively with the design team to ensure fabrication details and merchandise assortment were consistency updated on the line sheets
  • This effort was essential to maintain buysheets, which the company utilized for various purposes
  • Achieved proficiency in utilizing Shopify for reporting, barcode creation, and monitoring live launches allowing data-driven decision making for future launch strategies
  • Participated in a protype meeting held in Los Angeles to review the assortment and provide valuable suggestions for holiday buying.

Stay-At-Home-Parent

N/A
04.2018 - 12.2022

Buyer Coordinator

Tuesday Morning
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Supporting two buying offices: Seasonal -Candles and Closet shop & Planters, Lawn, and Garden Decor,
  • Compile and provided weekly sales reports to the buyers to review business analysis when required
  • Maintain open lines of communication with vendors, regarding negotiations, shipping concerns, and ongoing purchase order maintenance as they arise
  • Collaborated with the supply chain team to address and resolve any issues occurring at the distribution center
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders
  • Conducted competitive shopping to gather insights and information that would inform buying opportunities
  • Provide assistance to the buyer by conducting analytics for assortment review as required
  • Participated in the development of the hummingbird assortment for Spring 2018
  • Managed the email calendar for Tuesday Morning, involving analysis of competitors emails and determine the markdown cadence
  • This analysis facilitated upper management in buying, planning, and allocation decisions aligned with Tuesday Morning markdown calendar.

Merchandise Coordinator

Neiman Marcus Last Call
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supporting two buying offices and Ecommerce: -Designer II, Promo, Dresses and Outerwear & Handbags, Cold Weather and Fine Apparel,
  • Proactively addressed receiving issues as they arose
  • Maintained open communication with vendors to obtain accurate and up-to-date copy information
  • Coordinated with vendors to request samples and closely monitoring their shipment and delivery to ensure timely receipt
  • Created purchase orders as requested, ensuring accurate and timely creation of documents that included details such as product information, quantities, pricing, and vendor information
  • Proficiency gained in Filemaker, MPS and CMOS
  • Handled specific duties related to Last Call online, which included creating depictions, associating items, SAR management
  • Managed the Editorial tracker to coordinate monthly editorial shoots that involved organizing and arranging outfits that would be featured in the shoots and utilized in emails campaigns
  • Prepare and deliver daily reports to buyers per there request, providing information and insights to support their decision-making process
  • Supported buyers in pre-market preparation which included scheduling appointments and assisting with the creation of marketing reports
  • Participated in various marketing initiatives for Lucky Brand magazine shoot, New York subway advertisement, and collaboration with Good Housekeeping for promotional activites
  • Email
  • Conduct analysis of marketing trends and reports to identify opportunities that can be used to enhance sales within email campaigns
  • Utilize the email calendar as a tool to track the number of emails sent and ensure all email requests are met
  • Present weekly email results to the merchant team, tracking key metrics such as open rate, click-through rate, and conversion
  • Review pre-email packets received from the marketing to ensure that they align with appropriate representation for our vendors.

Assistant Buyer

Compass Trading Company
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Analyze inventory reports to gain insights into stock levels, trends, demand patterns
  • Additionally, coordinate and execute the transfer of inventory pieces among twelve store locations
  • Participate in buying trips for the Dallas Market, Los Angeles, and ASD Show in Las Vegas to fulfill the seasonal needs of the business
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of sales reports to evaluate the performance and measure progress towards achieving yearly sales goals
  • Build the ecommerce site by undertaking tasks such as photographing merchandise, editing images using Photoshop, and uploading merchandise onto the ecommerce platform
  • Maintain effective communication with vendors regarding outstanding orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery
  • Maintain open and effective communication with twelve locations to ensure smooth store operations
  • Participating in store promotions and contribute ideas based on the season
  • Effectively executed markdown strategies within the stores, reducing prices on items that were not selling well
  • Achieved proficiency in utilizing Report Star and Retail Star software systems.

Sales Associate

Neiman Marcus, Last Call Studio
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Successfully achieved up-selling goals by effectively suggestive selling techniques
  • Works with comparable sales to last year, sales to budget and interprets future sales trends to maximize profitability for the business
  • Proactively ensures all activities and promotions are set in accordance to company policy while maintaining a consistent level of customer service on the sales floor
  • Oversees shipment and replenishment process and utilizes garment rotation as necessary
  • Organized, in partnership with management staff, customer appreciation events, trunk shows and promotional events by planning, budgeting, and implementing company goals and standards
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Education

Associate of Science Fashion Merchandise Marketing -

Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Retail Management

Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
03.2012

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Market Research
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Vendor Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Details
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Advanced Google Analytics
  • Google Analytics for Beginners

Timeline

Merchandise Planning Assistant

Little Sleepies
12.2022 - Current

Stay-At-Home-Parent

N/A
04.2018 - 12.2022

Buyer Coordinator

Tuesday Morning
06.2016 - 04.2018

Merchandise Coordinator

Neiman Marcus Last Call
01.2014 - 06.2016

Assistant Buyer

Compass Trading Company
03.2013 - 08.2013

Sales Associate

Neiman Marcus, Last Call Studio
01.2011 - 03.2013

Associate of Science Fashion Merchandise Marketing -

Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Retail Management

Art Institute of Dallas

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