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PUMA LEAD MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Summary

Merchandise Coordinator with 20 years of experience consistently meeting and exceeding position objectives. Looking for a position is an established company using previous retail experience and excellent merchandising, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Problem solver
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Team leadership experience
  • Exceptional people person, communicator, and team player.
  • Possess the flexibility, creativity, and initiative to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and retail math.
Experience
01/2015 to Current
PUMA Lead Merchandise Coordinator Winston Retail Solutions LLC － Miami, FL
  • Conduct weekly/bi-weekly store visits to ensure visual presentations are consistent with the PUMA brand and store expectations in 13 doors.
  • Execute merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs, and trends.
  • Participated and supported in-store events related to new store openings, new product launches, and new shop installations.
  • Work hands on to build and assemble POP/Visual packages.
  • Train and work closely with store sales associates and department/store managers on product knowledge and visual presentation standards.
  • Maintain a constant and open line of communication with top management at accounts serviced.
  • Submit reports after each store visit with pictures and detailed feedback regarding stock levels, best sellers, slow sellers, and product opportunities.
  • Motivated and trained new PUMA Merchandise Coordinators.
  • Reviewed PUMA MC's store visit reports and provided feedback on report content and merchandising.
11/2009 to Current
Merchandise CoordinatorWinston Retail Solutions LLC － Miami, FL
  • Provided Merchandise Coordinator service for the following brands: PUMA men's and women's apparel and footwear, Under Armour men's, women's and kid's apparel, adidas Accessories, New Era, The North Face, Timberland, Emporio Armani men's and women's Underwear, Diesel Underwear, Converse by John Varvatos, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Calvin Klein men's and women's footwear.
  • Merchandise product according to client standards.
  • Maintain and/or negotiate primary floor space for all brands.
  • Restore the product on the selling floor based on the monthly deliveries and key items.
  • Rotate the product on each visit based on new receipts and markdowns.
  • Resize the product on the selling floor.
  • Ensure all graphics are current and maintained for the season.
  • Develop strong relationships with store management and staff to gather competitive information and train personnel on product knowledge and merchandising tips.
06/2004 to 08/2009
Field ManagerLiz Claiborne, Inc － Miami, FL
  • Effectively managed an 8 million dollar territory with emphasis on visual merchandising, markdown and signing strategies, and maximizing and maintaining real estate within the Missy, Petites, Junior's, and Men's departments at Macy's department stores.
  • Used weekly and monthly sales and stock reports to analyze and manage business within territory ensuring appropriate stock levels and floor positioning.
  • Communicated with all levels of management during each store visit.
  • Created and maintained strong relationships with DKNY JEANS Account Executives as well as Macy's regional merchandise managers, district merchants, district planners, and buyers.
  • Coordinated and oversaw shop installations.
  • Communicated with, Account Executive's and buyers on a regular basis regarding opportunities, challenges, and successes.
  • Provided feedback on a regular basis regarding product and competition.
  • Educated management and associates in each door on product knowledge and merchandising standards.
  • Hired, trained, and managed Selling Specialists.
  • Coordinated and executed in-store special events and sales associate contests.
  • Managed and maintained yearly expense budget.
12/2000 to 01/2004
Merchandise CoordinatorLevi Strauss & Co － Miami, FL
  • Dramatically enhanced brand image and impacted sales volume with specific accounts in territory in a cost effective manner.
  • Merchandised and maintained presentation in the store level by working in shops with all levels of in-store management.
  • Educated management and associates within stores about the product and level of merchandising standards.
  • Created strong relationships and communicated with buyers for specific accounts, in-store personnel, and key account managers within LS&Co.
  • Analyzed business on a store-by-store basis to determine opportunities for increased retail sell through in territory.
  • Was responsible for 7 million dollar territory, which included ten stores, three accounts, three different brands, and three departments.
  • Hired, trained, and managed Selling Specialist, Selling Supervisor, and stock support people.
  • Coordinated and oversaw shop installations.
  • Maintained and managed yearly expense budget.
  • Coordinated and executed special events and sales associate contests.
Education and Training
AA degree: Computer Information SystemsMiami Dade College
Languages

English and Spanish

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Winston Retail Solutions LLC
  • Liz Claiborne, Inc
  • Levi Strauss & Co

School Attended

  • Miami Dade College

Job Titles Held:

  • PUMA Lead Merchandise Coordinator
  • Merchandise Coordinator
  • Field Manager

Degrees

  • AA degree : Computer Information Systems

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