Madeline Lim
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced retail buyer with over 3 years of expertise in team collaboration, data analysis, and vendor relationship management within a dynamic retail environment. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines and cultivate strong vendor partnerships. Proficient in merchandising strategies, marketing tactics, and understanding consumer behavior. Collaborative approach focused on optimizing margins, achieving sales targets, and driving business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Landry's Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Buyer of Bubba Gump and Aquarium apparel, hardlines, toy, and consumable goods
- Supervise product development by working with vendors, and closely monitoring open purchase orders
- Collaborate with vendors to develop new and creative products by monitoring sales trends, conducting thorough data analysis, and aligning with store planograms
- Develop and foster connections with suppliers and vendors, ensuring ongoing maintenance and adhere to established relationships
- Execute promotions, markdown strategies, and pricing adjustments based on seasonal variations and sales performances to move through goods between season product launches
- Collaborate with the Marketing department to coordinate and provide visual direction for ecommerce photoshoots.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
Assistant Buyer
Landry's Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Buyer of Adult + Youth apparel for multiple Landry's entertainment and amusement concepts
- Achieved record breaking sales while meeting budgetary objectives in 2022 with stock replenishment and fresh product
- Boosted gross margin with respective concepts compared to previous years with trend and pricing strategies
- Proficient with navigating markets centered in tourism, hospitality, local communities, and upscale properties.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
- Assisted in developing seasonal buying plans, ensuring optimal merchandise assortment to meet customer demands.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective merchandising strategies, boosting overall store performance.
Merchandise Assistant
Landry's Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Buyer of Adult + Youth apparel, licensed apparel, and hardline goods for Landry's small volume concepts
- Managed product ordering for the Astros, Texans, and Rockets with pre-booking for their peak seasons
- Maximized sales revenue with targeted merchandising strategies based on customer demographics and preferences.
- Participated in special projects assigned by the Senior Vice President of the department involving specialty barware and consumable items resulting in a refreshed product assortment
- Partnered with Marketing on Logo Retail Marketing for Landry's concepts by assisting with social media posts on Instagram and Facebook to showcase new items.
Merchandise Assistant
Stage Stores
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed creation, editing, and tracking of all purchase orders to maintain a steady product flow
- Took ownership of all aspects related to office and e-commerce samples for future reference
- Entered promotions and markdowns into the system to clean product assortment.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships through effective communication, fostering collaboration on exclusive products and promotions.
- Liaised with e-commerce team to ensure consistent product representation across all sales channels, maximizing brand exposure and driving online sales growth.
Education
Masters of Professional Studies - Fashion Marketing
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Alabama
Skills
- Brand Marketing
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Office
- Buyers Work Mate
- Oracle/RMS
- Product Development and Management
- Leadership
- Dataworks
- Advanced Google Analytics (Certified)
- Data Analysis
- Consumer behavior
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing strategies
Timeline
Buyer
Landry's Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Landry's Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2023
Merchandise Assistant
Landry's Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2021
Merchandise Assistant
Stage Stores
03.2019 - 02.2020
Masters of Professional Studies - Fashion Marketing
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Alabama