Taylor Caldrone
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends, I have a keen eye for style and an understanding of market dynamics to curate assortments. Proven ability to negotiate favorable costing, and optimize inventory. Adaptable and resourceful, I thrive in challenging situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Randa Accessories
06.2022 - Current
- Curate accessory assortments for major retailers such as Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, and Amazon
- Lead development of seasonal lines for 8 national and private label accessory brands including Levi’s
- Increased 2023 GM +6 % to LY through negotiation, raw material consolidation, and resourcing of product
- Communicate with licensor's to understand brand identity, trend direction, and initiatives
- Create seasonal direction and calendars to work cross-functionally with designers
Footwear Buyer and Product Developer
AKIRA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Lead product development of AKIRA's private label brand "Azalea Wang", which was 85% of the total footwear business
- Managed a 200+ SKU per season assortment of import, domestic and branded goods
- Oversaw +$25mil in retail sales while increasing online business +50% to LY
- Effectively communicated with overseas suppliers to manage delivery schedules and pricing
- Analyzed industry trends and retail sales on a weekly basis to guide product development
- Developed a footwear product line that was featured in the 2022 Superbowl halftime show
Assistant Footwear Buyer and Allocator
AKIRA
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Controlled the flow of merchandise to 30+ stores and ecommerce
- Executed store markdowns by analyzing sales trends and seasonal data
- Assisted in all seasonal product development and trend research.
Assistant Merchandiser
Randa Accessories
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted in developing Women’s accessory lines for Jessica Simpson, Chaps, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein
- Created tech packs and bill of materials for manufactures using the PLM program
- Increased sales by visually merchandising product in showrooms.
Merchandising and Sales Internship
The Bridal Salon NYC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Executed the selection of the Spring 2019 line at NY Bridal Fashion Week
- Responsible for planning the brand’s participation in a local fashion show
- Assisted with visual merchandising on site and retail sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile and Apparel Management
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri05.2019
Skills
- Supplier Negotiation
- Assortment Building
- Trend Analysis
- Product Development
Timeline
Merchandiser
Randa Accessories
06.2022 - Current
Footwear Buyer and Product Developer
AKIRA
07.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Footwear Buyer and Allocator
AKIRA
07.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Merchandiser
Randa Accessories
06.2019 - 07.2020
Merchandising and Sales Internship
The Bridal Salon NYC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Textile and Apparel Management
University of Missouri
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