Taylor Kimpton
Kent,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with a diverse professional background eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
BUYING INTERN
Burlington
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided support to the buyer and assistant buyers
- Attended market visits to select product
- Built independent vendor relationships
- Analyzed the business with weekly sales reports and selling reports – assisted in creating weekly business recaps
- Created detailed reports for negotiations with vendors
- Identified, researched and pursued product opportunities.
- Reviewed and analyzed weekly sales reports to create weekly recaps to find opportunity to improve product performance.
- Researched and shopped competitors to maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of market conditions.
- Built independent vendor relationships
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
SUPERVISOR
Kate Spade
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and workflow.
- Established and enforced clear goals to met sales and KPI goals set by the company.
- Oversaw the visual merchandising in the store.
- Evaluated employee performance, coached, and trained to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
- Strong emphasis on guest experiences.
MERCHANDISING INTERN
D'Ora
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Report payouts
- Report what clients buy
- Client Delivers
- Monthly and yearly payout reports
SALES ASSOCIATE
Kate Spade
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Strong emphasis on Guest Experience
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Ralph Lauren Polo
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated within a teams
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
SALES LEAD
Francesca's Boutique
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Trained and coached sales associates for maximum performance.
- Strong emphasis on guest services
- Cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
- Monitored sales to make sure the company standard of sales were being met.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Francesca's Boutique
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Strong emphasis on Guest Services
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Aeropostale
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted in visual changes and updates
- Customer experience focused
- Team collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
05.2023
Nordstrom
Beachwood, OH08.2019
Skills
- SKILLS
- Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Communication, High Drive, Organized, Customer Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
- Merchandising Skills: Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Buying & Planning
Timeline
BUYING INTERN
Burlington
05.2022 - 08.2022
SUPERVISOR
Kate Spade
01.2021 - 05.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
Kate Spade
04.2020 - 01.2021
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Ralph Lauren Polo
11.2019 - 06.2020
MERCHANDISING INTERN
D'Ora
10.2019 - 05.2022
SALES LEAD
Francesca's Boutique
09.2018 - 12.2019
SALES ASSOCIATE
Francesca's Boutique
04.2018 - 09.2018
SALES ASSOCIATE
Aeropostale
04.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Nordstrom