Rosa Orlando
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Beauty Industry professional with a history of being a Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.
Experienced with strategic planning and project management, utilizing leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Assortment Planning
Macy's
New York, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Managed Fragrance Business which consistently showed growth YOY. Key Collaborator & influence Pod Members to drive the needed results
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved efficiencies with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Strengthen key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth and gained Marketshare
- Successfully launched new brands that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition for Macys
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal flow of product , Fashion & Replenishment goods
- Formed strategic partnerships and ensured the needed level of commitment from our vendor partners
Assortment Planner
Macy's
New York, NY
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving efficiency .
- Established project goals and objectives by aligning with company requirements.
- Developed comprehensive plans for large-scale & small-scale projects that involved coordinating multiple teams.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects
- Established Financial targets on a seasonal basis to maximize Market trends
- Implemented best practices in planning processes, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across the Division
- Spearheaded change as the company evolved
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.1990
Skills
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Management Team Building
- Revenue Forecasting
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Leadership
Timeline
Director of Assortment Planning
Macy's
05.2018 - Current
Assortment Planner
Macy's
08.2014 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
Community
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