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Tyrell Bodden Morris

New York,NY

Summary

I currently work at Steve Madden as a Sample Room/Product Development Manager on the apparel team. I collaborate daily with design, production, and sales teams, managing the distribution of samples across 14 showrooms. My responsibilities also involve creating color charts, overseeing color standards, and coordinating with factories in China for fabric sourcing aligned with design specifications and seasonal trends.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sample Room/Product Development Associate

Steve Madden
10.2021 - Current
  • Orchestrated seamless flow of sample shipments for market meetings, in-house photo shoots, and trade shows, ensuring impeccable logistics and timely deliveries
  • Demonstrated exceptional efficiency by meticulously allocating and distributing new season samples to all 14 showrooms, optimizing presentation and accessibility
  • Exercised keen attention to detail by monitoring and providing valuable feedback on fabric sourcing, ensuring alignment with design requirements and seasonal trends
  • Worked closely with design team to create comprehensive color charts each season, overseeing consistent communication of print artwork ensuring strong visual identity of brand.

Account Services Coordinator

Steve Madden
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw order management process, allocation, and EDI for SM Kids and Betsey Johnson, driving quarterly revenue surpassing million-dollar mark
  • Executed precise coordination of shipments in alignment with finalized production schedules, ensuring all shipping requirements are met with unwavering efficiency
  • Served as liaison between Wholesale reps and buyers, maintaining an efficient sample management process across all departments
  • Succeeded in providing daily sales reports and valuable market recommendations to drive company's adaptability and growth.

Wholesale Operations Assistant

Rebecca Minkoff
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Diligently supported Sales Executives in strengthening relationships with over 100 Specialty Store accounts across Northeast and Southern regions
  • Efficiently managed and maintained client relationships for Handbags, SLG, and Shoes, demonstrating proficient invoicing practices that ensured timely transactions
  • Actively contributed smooth shipment of millions of dollars' worth of products each quarter by coordinating with warehouse to get tracking information for outgoing shipment.
  • Boosted order fulfillment rates by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly addressing discrepancies

Floor Manager

260 Sample Sale
10.2015 - 05.2017

• As Key Holder, I was responsible for opening and closing storefront, and I also handled daily bank deposits from registers.
• Ensured selling floor, stock areas, and customer service tactics adhered to brand's standards
• Recognized for outstanding performance, was promoted from Seasonal Merchandiser to Floor Manager within seven months of joining company.

Emerging Designer Expeditor

Barneys New York
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Actively engaged in team meetings and training seminars while curating personalized style assortments for clients daily
  • Monitored performance of Weekly Best/Worst Sellers in RTW and Contemporary Shoes categories
  • Recognized for exceptional performance, promoted from Stock Associate to Floor Expeditor within three months.

Education

Fashion Merchandising Management BS - Product Development

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY)
New York, NY

Skills

  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Design Thinking
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Product Documentation
  • Market Research Analysis
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Product Lifecycle Management

Timeline

Sample Room/Product Development Associate

Steve Madden
10.2021 - Current

Account Services Coordinator

Steve Madden
11.2018 - 10.2021

Wholesale Operations Assistant

Rebecca Minkoff
06.2017 - 11.2018

Floor Manager

260 Sample Sale
10.2015 - 05.2017

Emerging Designer Expeditor

Barneys New York
11.2013 - 07.2015

Fashion Merchandising Management BS - Product Development

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY)
Tyrell Bodden Morris