Tajuan Howard
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Merchandise/Asset Coordinator with extensive experience in fashion merchandising, retail operations, and sample management. Proven ability to collaborate with creative teams, vendors, and product operations to ensure timely deliveries, floor readiness, and visually appealing displays. Adept at using various inventory and project management tools to enhance merchandising efforts and contribute to sales growth. Strong background in executing floor plans, trend analysis, and promoting brand consistency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Operations Coordinator
Splashlight Studios
09.2020 - Current
- Manage timely receipt and organization of fashion samples, ensuring smooth workflow for stylists and creative teams.
- Facilitate sample requests from external partners, maintaining strong communication with vendors to guarantee timely delivery.
- Collaborate with merchandising and creative teams to align styling needs with brand objectives.
- Oversee the return process and ensured samples were organized and up-to-date for styling use.
- Manage sample storage in Live Inventory Manager (LIM) and Creative Force (CF) ensured all samples followed protocol specifications.
- Coordinate prop purchasing and logistics for on-set teams.
- Implemented best practices to elevate service delivery standards.
Visual Merchandiser
Banana Republic
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked cross-functionally with product operations to ensure optimal product replenishment and availability.
- Analyzed sales metrics to identify business opportunities, ensuring key items were placed prominently in line with seasonal trends.
- Maintained high store standards, ensuring size integrity and visually appealing displays.
- Led the execution of promotional setups, including display presentation and signage updates.
- Demonstrated initiative and urgency in preparing the sales floor prior to store opening and throughout the day.
- Managed in-season product transitions, ensuring sold-through items were replenished and displayed accordingly.
Product Experience Supervisor
Club Monaco
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Implemented company-wide training programs focusing on customer service, product presentation, and selling skills.
- Supervised associates and conducted regular performance evaluations to improve store operations and visual merchandising.
- Collaborated with corporate and district managers to conduct regional business reviews, analyzing performance metrics.
- Conducted daily loss prevention audits and sensor sweeps to reduce shrinkage and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Assisted in product placement and floor plan strategies to ensure product visibility and sales growth.
Visual Merchandiser
Ann Taylor
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Coordinated displays according to seasonal brand initiatives and post markdowns to attract, engage, and motivate the customers and profitability
- Ensured garment presentation and care were kept to Ann Taylor's standards
- Executed and sustained monthly window installations and mannequin styling
- Implemented all store campaigns together with store team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Suite: Drive, Sheets, Slides
- Creative Software: Creative Force
- Inventory Systems: LIM (Live Inventory Manager), Pegasus
Timeline
Merchandise Operations Coordinator
Splashlight Studios
09.2020 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Banana Republic
03.2018 - 09.2020
Visual Merchandiser
Ann Taylor
03.2017 - 11.2017
Product Experience Supervisor
Club Monaco
05.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
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