Maria Adaimy
Los Angeles
Summary
Strategic merchandise leader with a track record of driving profitable growth and enhancing brand identity. Expertise in data-driven decision making, strong vendor relationships, and a customer-centric approach. Proven ability to build product categories from inception, improve margins, and lead teams in dynamic retail settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Services
Onni Group
Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current
- Spearhead front-of-house operations to guarantee outstanding guest experiences in high-touch settings.
- Achieve 20% sales growth by delivering exceptional customer service through selling check-ins and room upgrades.
- Leverage customer insights to enhance services and promote cross-functional collaboration.
- Uphold brand standards while attaining operational excellence in daily functions.
Sr. Merchandise Manager
Fisker Inc.
Manhattan Beach
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded global merchandise strategy for sustainable automotive brand, achieving 87% sales growth and 4% margin improvement.
- Negotiated $100 million in supplier savings through strategic partnerships and contract enhancements.
- Cultivated high-performing team of three direct reports, resulting in promotions and enhanced team capabilities.
- Collaborated with marketing, design, and finance teams to align product offerings with brand ethos, enhancing overall market positioning.
Merchandise Manager
Rue Gilt Groupe
New York
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed $55M OTB, driving 15% sales growth and achieving 8% margin improvement.
- Led team of 3 to optimize product lifecycle through data-driven merchandising strategies.
- Piloted drop-shipping for $5M inventory, reducing overhead and improving fulfillment efficiency.
Senior Buyer
Zappos / 6PM
Las Vegas
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Led team of three to develop data-driven omnichannel strategy, increasing profitability by 80% and sales by 20%.
- Designed and executed strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, resulting in increased customer engagement and revenue.
- Achieved cost savings of 15% through strategic financial management.
- Managed $40 million budget to ensure optimal resource allocation aligned with strategic goals.
- Planned and implemented long-term development strategies across multiple product categories to drive market growth.
Buyer
Burlington Stores
Los Angeles
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Expanded open-to-buy from $8 million to $20 million by exceeding sales targets.
- Generated $3 million in incremental revenue by negotiating effectively with vendors to enhance product offerings.
- Boosted gross margin by 8% through strategic partnerships with key vendors, optimizing product assortment and pricing.
- Managed buying for junior apparel, emphasizing contemporary off-price and in-line goods to align with market trends.
Buyer
Windsor Fashions
Los Angeles
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Increased gross margin by 25% in Year 1 through vendor negotiations and trend alignment, enhancing profitability.
- Improved gross margin by 5% in Year 2 through effective inventory management, optimizing financial performance.
- Surpassed sales plan by 30% through strategic initiatives, driving revenue growth.
Founder / Buyer
Threads
Los Angeles
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Launched and operated a boutique focused on trend-forward, responsibly sourced fashion.
- Sourced and purchased inventory, ensuring alignment with retail demand and trends.
- Analyzed consumer and market trends, negotiating price points to maximize profits.
- Established industry relationships to secure quality merchandise, enhancing competitive advantage.
- Oversaw end-to-end operations, increasing profits through strategic supplier partnerships.
- Managed budgets and implemented cost-saving controls to ensure liquidity in fluctuating markets.
- Achieved consistent month-over-month and year-over-year revenue growth.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained a team of 3 employees to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
A.A. - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Customer-centric planning
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Merchandise strategy
- Vendor negotiation
Websites Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/maria-a-a2a8b5188
Technical And Strategic Skills
- Vendor sourcing
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Excel and Tableau proficiency
- Shopify and NetSuite
- Microsoft Office suite
- Team leadership
- Product merchandising
- Planning and forecasting
- Fashion forecasting
- Merchandise strategy
- Strategic negotiation
Timeline
Guest Services
Onni Group
06.2025 - Current
Sr. Merchandise Manager
Fisker Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2024
Merchandise Manager
Rue Gilt Groupe
01.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Buyer
Zappos / 6PM
08.2015 - 04.2019
Buyer
Burlington Stores
07.2013 - 05.2015
Buyer
Windsor Fashions
05.2010 - 06.2013
Founder / Buyer
Threads
07.2007 - 01.2010
A.A. - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising