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Talia Saysay

Miami,FL

Summary

Passionate innovator with over 5 + years in the retail industry Graduate student from Johnson & Wales university receiving a Masters of Business Administration degree in Global Retail Merchandising. Experienced in researching, evaluating, and buying clothes and accessories in accordance with the mission of a brand. Offering strong decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and other creative professionals with comprehensive market understanding to consistently meet current and future consumer demand with the ultimate goal to drive results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Planogram Assistant

CVS
02.2022 - Current
  • Created detailed oriented planograms for cosmetics department strategically
  • Created diagrams of store layout, by measuring wall displays and signage for product inventory
  • Adjusted product placement strategically to increase sales. Planograms created are comprehensive and include storefront window displays and point of sale layout.
  • Identifying consumer behavior by recording and capturing customers impulsive buying decisions to create cohesive flow throughout stores

Associate Buyer

Talbots
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Distributed sample clothing materials to hundreds of agents and sales personnel, and arranged for sample garments to be shown at sample meetings for fashion shows.
  • Negotiated terms with vendors, created and developed marketing partnerships for product-specific events, and developed sales trending tools overlooking jackets, outerwear and suiting departments
  • Maintained record of product performance to determine future purchases.
  • Increased sell-thru percentage within suiting department by 30% after resurgence of designs post-pandemic

Assistant Buyer

TJX Companies
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records for seasonal and home decor department, Overlooked trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales and needed inventory.
  • Examined, selected, ordered and purchased merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and environmental soundness.
  • Managed performance portfolio of 20 suppliers through sales monitoring and analysis
  • Challenged prices to acquire competitive pricing, reducing external spending by 30%

Junior Sales Assistant

FAF Fashion Acessories 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

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 of 2020 by exceeding daily sales goals with cross-selling and upselling techniques.

Education

MBA - Global Retail Merchandising

Johnson & Wales University
Providence RI
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Worcester Technical High School
Worcester, MA
06.2016

Skills

  • Merchandise Mathematics
  • Procurement
  • Supply chain
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables, V-lookups, formulas etc
  • Personal Styling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Analytical Skills
  • Purchase Orders
  • Fashion Forecasting

Timeline

Associate Buyer

Talbots
08.2022 - 02.2023

Planogram Assistant

CVS
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Buyer

TJX Companies
09.2021 - 04.2022

Junior Sales Assistant

FAF Fashion Acessories First
02.2021 - 05.2021

Sales Assistant Manager

Nordstrom
01.2017 - 01.2019

MBA - Global Retail Merchandising

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Worcester Technical High School

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