Melissa M. Zembower
Summary
Competitive fashion professional who values innovative fashion without compromising the ultimate goal of increasing retail revenue.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Meekelle Costumes Inc.
Lafayette, LA
10.2011 - Current
- Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
- Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for the seasonal fabric palette.
- Suggested style changes to the creative team.
- Suggested merchandising and flow strategies based on current data, trends and forecasts.
- Negotiated strategies relative to product costs, terms and return issues.
- Negotiated product prices with vendors.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising major Business Administration minor
Texas State University
2000
Skills
- Fashion styling
- Superb eye for style
- Excellent time management
- Trend forecasting
- Excellent collaborator
- Passion for design
Timeline
Sales Manager
Meekelle Costumes Inc.
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising major Business Administration minor
Texas State University
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