Supports buying team in creating an assortment of products for retail sale.
Talks with cross functional business partners and vendors by providing support regarding purchase orders, samples, updates, and issues.
Prepares and creates purchase orders and ensures they are accurate for input into the system. Resolves issues regarding and purchase order issues or changes.
Maintains open to buy files and tracks purchase orders
Creates new SKU setups and keeps up with SKU maintenance to help grow the categories SKU count.
Attends important business meetings with vendors and the team.
Men's Apparel Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2023 - 10.2023
Makes sure the customer leaves satisfied and stays connected with them through personal book.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
Provided expert advice on sizing, fit, materials, and care instructions for various apparel items.
Enhanced store reputation by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
Hostess and Server
Roosters
03.2018 - 06.2023
Provides excellent customer service by providing knowledge of the dining and drink menu, effectively communicating with the back of house staff, and managing ticket times correctly.
Trains and manages new employees on providing a positive dining experience, maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness of the dining room and promptly addressing patron concerns.
Sales Associate Internship
Chestnut Boutique & Gifts
01.2023 - 05.2023
Skilled in styling, trend forecasting, and visual merchandising to create compelling product displays and drive sales.
Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designer, buyers and marketing professionals.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Minor Fashion Media
Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2023
High School Diploma -
Bloom Carroll High School
Carroll, OH
05.2020
Skills
Retail Math
Purchase Orders
Computer Literacy
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Micro- Strategy
SAP Software
Cross- functional Collaboration
Timeline
Merchandise Coordinator
Big Lots
10.2023 - Current
Men's Apparel Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2023 - 10.2023
Sales Associate Internship
Chestnut Boutique & Gifts
01.2023 - 05.2023
Hostess and Server
Roosters
03.2018 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Minor Fashion Media