Tatyana Grant
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Results-driven retail professional with over 20 years of experience in relationship management and profit channel growth across diverse product industries. Proven expertise in strategic networking, effective product introduction, and territory development, successfully identifying customer needs to deliver tailored solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Merchant
Signet – Kay
Coppell, Texas
04.2019 - Current
- Significantly increased company revenue and scale of operations in excess of $300M annually.
- Currently lead omni-channel merchandising activities including buying, product development, assortment planning, inventory management, pricing, and marketing to achieve sales and margin goals.
- Collaborate with the Merchandise Planning & Inventory team to drive top-line growth.
- Collaborate with key suppliers on both domestic and international buying trips to develop premium assortments.
- Lead a team of direct reports within merchandising; report directly to the VP of Kay Fashion.
Associate Buyer
JC Penney Corporate Office
Plano, Texas
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Directed the assortment planning and marketing strategies for an extensive product line exceeding $80 million spread over 24 categories.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers by conducting regular domestic and overseas market trips.
- Directed and guided tasks of junior level Merchandising Assistants.
- Participated in efforts to optimize workload distribution across the organization.
- Member of the Fine Jewelry Warrior service committee and Chair of the ‘Div 5 University’ Associate Development sub-committee
Sr Category Manager
Sally Beauty Corporate Office
Denton, Texas
05.2013 - 11.2016
- Managed multiple CPG categories generating over $400 million annually.
- Oversaw deployment of high-value Nail Studio displays in over 2,900 stores with coordination from supply chain to transportation.
- Managed activities related to markdowns, pricing agreements, and product assortments.
- Visited international trade exhibitions to source new product lines.
Lecturer & Director of Merchant Leadership Program
University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Taught courses in Retail Finance, Global Manufacturing, Consumer Behavior, and Apparel Evaluation.
- Advised on curriculum standards to aid the accreditation process of a leading Merchandising program.
- Developed and managed the Merchant Leadership Program with guidance from the college's board of directors to aid high achieving students in securing top internships.
- Engaged with industry professionals at annual NRF conferences for the UNT Merchandising program.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University
Master of Science -
University of North Texas
Skills
- Product lifecycle management
- Promotional planning
- Merchandising strategies
- Customer segmentation
- Category management
- Demand planning
Timeline
Sr Merchant
Signet – Kay
04.2019 - Current
Associate Buyer
JC Penney Corporate Office
11.2016 - 04.2019
Sr Category Manager
Sally Beauty Corporate Office
05.2013 - 11.2016
Lecturer & Director of Merchant Leadership Program
University Of North Texas
08.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University
Master of Science -
University of North Texas
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