Michelle Senkeleski
Www.linkedin.com/in/michellesenkeleski-851963156/
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Sourcing Manager
Ann Taylor Loft / Loft Outlet
07.2024 - Current
- Manages full product lifecycle, from initial prototype stage to bulk production, while serving as a liaison between internal teams and Far East Sourcing partners.
- Analyzes and negotiates garment production costs to achieve maximum cost savings per style.
- Leads cross-functional teams in order to coordinate efforts related to product development initiatives.
- Collaborates with vendors to meet product life calendar milestones.
- Resolve vendor issues related to delivery, quality, and invoicing.
- Attends Tech Design fittings to lead and monitor costing discussions.
- Develop allocation strategies by assessing vendors for accuracy, completeness, and workmanship.
Sourcing Coordinator
Ann Taylor Loft / Loft Outlet
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborates with vendors to meet product life calendar deliverables.
- Reviews tech packs and bill of materials in Bamboo Rose software to monitor accuracy and costs.
- Cross-checks purchase order accuracy and issuance for bulk ordering.
- Request and track status of line review, top of production, and marketing samples.
- Organized meetings between vendors and internal teams to discuss opportunities for improvement.
Marketing and CRM Intern
Clarins USA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Develop and execute daily emails, mailers, and MMS for promotional and customer loyalty-related content.
- Monitor KPIs and provide feedback on the performance of CRM campaigns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on upcoming omnichannel product launch and promotional strategies.
- Organize 30-40 in-store and virtual loyalty events to strengthen relationships with the retail sales team.
- Primary project manager of monthly virtual master classes on Clarins.com.
- Provided training and support for team members on how to use the new omnichannel CRM program effectively.
Social Media and Education Intern
Clarisma Beauty
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Create content, edit, and manage brand messaging in Instagram Reels and TikTok.
- Analyze reach, reviews, engagement, and impressions per post on a weekly basis.
- Conduct a nationwide product training program for Ulta employees in over 50 stores.
- Support market research and analyze competitor categories to assist in marketing initiatives.
Product Development and Merchandising Intern
C'est Beau1872
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage product life cycle from prototype to final product launch for beauty, jewelry, and home decor product lines.
- Collaborate directly with 15 vendors and warehouse facilities to meet production deadlines.
- Create and optimize e-commerce site listings, including copy, product details, images, and related recommendations on the Shopify platform.
- Establish the setup of cost sheets, line sheets, and purchase orders to support operations.
- Lead beauty and jewelry product education training.
- Contribute to visual merchandising efforts at flagship store.
- Conduct research on potential markets for new product lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Business Management - Product Development & Sales Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, New York05.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Polimoda
Florence, Italy05.2020
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Analysis
- Forecasting
- Relationship Building
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Marketing
- Copywriting
- Content Development
- MS Office Suite
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Shopify
Timeline
Associate Sourcing Manager
Ann Taylor Loft / Loft Outlet
07.2024 - Current
Sourcing Coordinator
Ann Taylor Loft / Loft Outlet
06.2022 - 06.2024
Marketing and CRM Intern
Clarins USA
05.2021 - 06.2022
Social Media and Education Intern
Clarisma Beauty
01.2021 - 05.2021
Product Development and Merchandising Intern
C'est Beau1872
09.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Business Management - Product Development & Sales Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science -
Polimoda
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