Talia Saysay
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced professional with over 5 years of expertise in category analysis, product management, and cross-functional collaboration within retail and product-centric environments. Skilled in data analysis, Excel (including pivot tables and conditional formatting), and managing product lifecycles. Proficient in working with POS systems, invoice reconciliation, and maintaining financial accuracy. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Planogram Analyst
CVS
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained product catalogs and planograms, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and inventory accuracy.
- Worked closely with field leadership to resolve system errors and product inquiries, leading to a 20% reduction in order discrepancies
- Handled ad hoc reporting and reconciliations, contributing to business decisions that improved operational efficiency by 15%
- Collaborated with marketing and finance teams to ensure that product placement aligned with promotional campaigns and financial goals.
Associate Buyer
Talbots
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed supplier relationships and collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product orders and reduce inquiry volumes.
- Conducted in-depth product performance analysis to optimize category management, leading to a 30% increase in sales for seasonal product lines.
- Handled product catalog updates, pricing strategies, and reconciliations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial accuracy
Assistant Buyer
TJX Companies
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed product performance, identified opportunities for improvement, and implemented process optimizations that reduced order processing time by 25%.
- Managed performance portfolio of 20 suppliers through sales monitoring and analysis
- Worked with product and insurance teams to ensure product catalog compliance with corporate policies and insurance benefit structures.
Sales Assistant
Fashion Accessories First
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed digital collages of cosmetic jewelry for brand imaging using platforms such as WGSN and Pantone
- Created budget planning for inventory review by creating purchase orders for clientele
- Focusing on strategic selling techniques and communicating proactively with existing and potential customers including mood boards, and strategy meetings
Customer Service Representative
Citizens Bank
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Participate in training and development activities to stay up to date on banking regulations and procedures
- Provided accurate complete claims processing, and recorded management using established procedures through software (e.g., claims management system) to maintain claim records
- Process customer transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments
- Monitor customer accounts for suspicious activity
Sales Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Overseen a team of 10+ employees within "TBD" Women's department
- Achieved department sales goals by 15% within duration of leadership
- Conducted market research to learn of current trends and to perform sales activities including creating enchanting merchandise displays with strategic product placement
- Achieved 39% of sales quota each quarter at Nordstrom for the year 2020 by exceeding daily sales goals with cross-selling and upselling techniques
Education
MBA - Global Business Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence RI05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Retail Merchandising
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2020
High School Diploma -
Worcester Technical High School
Worcester, MA06.2016
Skills
- Data analysis and problem-solving
- Product lifecycle management
- Cross- functional collaboration
- Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables, V-lookups, formulas etc
- Microsoft Office (Outlook)
- POS systems & reconciliation
Timeline
Planogram Analyst
CVS
02.2023 - Current
Associate Buyer
Talbots
04.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Buyer
TJX Companies
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Assistant
Fashion Accessories First
02.2021 - 05.2021
Customer Service Representative
Citizens Bank
09.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
01.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - Global Business Management
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Arts - Retail Merchandising
Johnson & Wales University
High School Diploma -
Worcester Technical High School