Victoria Bertuca

• Research and identify emerging trends in activewear and tops to guide seasonal product direction.
• Create seasonal trend reports, color stories, and line presentations for cross-functional teams.
• Develop PowerPoint decks and visual presentations that influence design, merchandising, and sales strategies.
• Shop competitive markets and samples to provide insights on product innovation and consumer preferences.
• Select seasonal color palettes and trend-right fabrics to support cohesive assortments.
• Travel to New York and Trade Shows

• Analyzed market trends to inform product selection and pricing strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management processes.
• Pulled samples and produced reports .
• Attended concept, edit and buy sessions.
• Determined markdown cadence and styles in partnership with merchant and planner.
• Monitored sales performance data, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Promoted for doing Associate Buyer tasks while at an Assistant Buyer level.
• Change in departments, all responsibilities remain the same.
• Represented company at multiple trade shows including Vegas & Nashville Magic 2023

Employee recognition May 2022

• Assist in executing OTB changes, merchandising strategies, and creating purchase orders.
• Develop product assortments that meet customer needs and requirements, while aligning with strategic plans.
• Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
• Partnering with Allocation, Planning, and Visual teams to ensure execution in sales.
• Working with cross-functional partners on big ideas and collaborating within each department.
• Owning the Junior Girls “social deck” every month -Putting together 25-30 outfits to be shot for Instagram.
• Help assist in major Photoshoot styling ( BTS and Spring )
• Represented company at New York City Market in March 2022.