Creative and motivated retail buyer with 4 years of experience in merchandising, forecasting and inventory management. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and team leader committed to engaging new
avenues to empower teams to execute goals.
Skills
Brand management
Site Merchandising
Vendor relations
Forecasting
Negotiation
Creative & marketing campaigns
Inventory control
Cross-functional collaboration
Process improvements
Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
Nominated 'Retailer of the Year' by the Women In Toys organization in February
of 2016
Increased $20mm portfolio and $10mm portfolio +30% and +110% respectively YOY
Awarded Outstanding Employee of the Month in August of 2014 and
July of 2015
Work History
Buyer, 07/2015 to 03/2017 Zulily – Seattle, WA
Drove $20mm key accounts portfolio
Spearheaded seasonal product & brand strategy for toy category
Drove relations with top toy suppliers including negotiating vendor terms, contracts, pricing strategies
and allowances
Collaborated cross-divisionally with vendors, creative, and marketing teams to implement special site
placements and promotions
Regulated Zulily Partner Services inventory fulfillment program and in-stock goods
Analyzed large data sets using key metrics to understand business, supplier, and product trends
Developed innovative and exclusive product with suppliers
Mentored and ran a team of 4 direct employees.
Assistant Buyer, 09/2013 to 07/2015 Zulily – Seattle, WA
Maximized $10mm dollar portfolio
Executed site promotions including calendar placement, merchandise selection and visual appeal
Evolved vendor partnerships through open & clear communication
Drove negotiation, inventory control,
product representation, placement and creative treatment
Evaluated merchandise to identify key items, plan event assortments and identify seasonal and new
trends
Trained and developed new assistant buyers on business processes.
Sales/Swimwear Stylist, 06/2011 to 10/2013 Nordstrom – Lynnwood, WA
Established relationships with new and existing customers
Secured personal styling appointments to drive revenue
Sustained in depth knowledge of swimwear brands and industry trends
Catered to styling and fit needs of each individual customer
Achieved quarterly and bi-weekly sales goals
Awarded pacesetter ranking for exceeding quarterly department sales plan
Initiate department visual merchandising strategies.
Relational Sales Specialist, 05/2010 to 05/2011 C'est La Vie – Edmonds, WA
Established client base to drive sales
Organized and executed trunk shows and special boutique events
Drove daily, weekly, and monthly revenue goals
Received daily shipments through POS system
Replenishment inventory management
Maintained social media accounts
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Retail Merchandising, 2013 Seattle Pacific University - Seattle, WA
