Taylor Sullivan
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Resourceful Merchandise Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in inventory management, trend analysis, and strategic merchandising planning. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to deliver outstanding results in fast-paced retail environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MERCHANDIE MANAGER
Lakewood National Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Lakewood National Golf Club is a luxury bundled community with resort-style amenities, home to 3,000 members.
- Monitored inventory levels by tracking stock movement, conducting regular physical counts, and adjusting forecasts accordingly.
- Maintained effective communication with vendors regarding new
- Analyze market trends and customer buying patterns to improve customer experience.
- Created seasonal and promotional displays to maximize sales and profits.
- Analyzed customer preferences and buying trends to determine the optimal product mix for the store.
- Established guidelines for ordering, stocking, merchandising, displaying products, and maintaining visual standards of the store.
MERCHANDISE CLERK
Lakewood National Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch, FL
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Verified accuracy of incoming product shipments against invoices and purchase orders.
- Organized merchandise by size, type, style or color in the stockroom.
- Assisted customers with selection of products based on their needs.
- Unpacked and inspected new merchandise for defects and damages.
- Created labels for each item to indicate pricing information and other details.
FASHION DESIGNER
Newell Brands
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Newell Brands is a worldwide marketer of consumer and commercial products.
- Led new product development for Graco Home.
- Identified fashion, trend, and price point for customers.
- Developed palettes and color combinations based on trend.
- Collaborated with team members on all aspects of the design process from concept to production.
- Analyzed customer feedback to understand market trends and preferences.
- Utilized computer software programs, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, when creating designs or making revisions requested by customers.
- Performed color matching tests on products to ensure conformance to customer requirements.
ASSOCIATE FASHION DESIGNER
Newell Brands
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Organized fabric swatches, patterns, trim samples and color palettes in preparation for presentations.
- Assisted the senior designer with the selection of fashions for customers.
- Assisted the senior designer in creating mood boards and fabric swatches.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other designers to develop new ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile and Apparel Studies,Merchandising
Western Michigan University
05-2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Retail display setup
- Stockroom Organization
- Shipment Processing
- Pricing strategy
- Product pricing
- Seasonal Planning
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social media
- Time Management
Accomplishments
IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Award) Gold Award – Century Brand for color, fashion, and sustainable material selections
Timeline
MERCHANDIE MANAGER
Lakewood National Golf Club
10.2023 - Current
MERCHANDISE CLERK
Lakewood National Golf Club
03.2023 - 10.2023
FASHION DESIGNER
Newell Brands
05.2019 - 01.2023
ASSOCIATE FASHION DESIGNER
Newell Brands
11.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Textile and Apparel Studies,Merchandising
Western Michigan University
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