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ASSISTANT MERCHANT
Summary
Motivated, detail-oriented and experienced assistant buyer committed to achieving divisional sales and profitability goals.

Highlights
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Analytical – able to interpret and analyze data for strategic problem solving
Experience with fashion trend forecasting and analysis
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Articulate, persuasive communicator with experience working in a team environment as well as independently
Savvy, quick thinking and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
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Experience
07/2015 to 09/2016
Assistant MerchantCHICOS FAS － Fort Myers, FL
  • Developed competitive merchandise assortments in collaboration with buyer, achieving revenue and profitability goals and increasing department sales 12% within 1 fiscal year.
  • Performed extensive reporting and data analysis to support buyer in making merchandising business decisions to drive optimal product availability, sell through and profitability.
  • Regularly analyzed sales and inventory data to assist with the execution of short-term buying plans based on open-to-buy and long term KPI strategies.
  • Led and supported the creation of all aspects of order management and purchasing functions increasing process efficiency.
  • Thoroughly analyzed competitor marketing, pricing and merchandising trends; presented findings to cross-functional team.
  • Maintained industry expertise by keeping abreast of seasonally relevant trends and new product ideas.
01/2014 to 01/2015
InternMICHAEL KORS － New York, NY
  • Organized and reviewed fabric lab dips and strike-offs to ensure vendor quality standards were being met.
  • Helped plan, monitor and adjust production schedules using PLM software.
  • Received and prepared vendor samples for merchant review.
  • Created product assortment line sheets for merchant and production team(s).
01/2013 to 01/2014
Sales AssociateANN TAYLOR
InternTHE DONEGER GROUP － New York, NY
  • Extensively researched and analyzed current and future fashion trends.
  • Responsible for the creation of trend focused PowerPoint presentations.
  • Assisted in the conception and presentation of fashion trend analysis reports.
  • CHICOS FAS - Executive Management Training Program (2015).
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS): Fashion Merchandising ManagementFASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY － New York, NYFashion Merchandising Management Magna Cum Laude 3.9
Skills
competitive, data analysis, Executive Management, fashion, functional, inventory, marketing, merchandising, PowerPoint presentations, order management, PLM, pricing, purchasing, quality, reporting, sales, trend
Additional Information
  • AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Winner, The Chico's FAS Executive Management Business Case Study Recipient, The Henry Doneger Scholarship Fund Runner-Up, FSF YMA Fashion Scholarship for Merchandising Member, Massachusetts Commonwealth Scholars Program
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • CHICOS FAS
  • MICHAEL KORS
  • ANN TAYLOR
  • THE DONEGER GROUP

School Attended

  • FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant Merchant
  • Intern
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) : Fashion Merchandising Management

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