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versatile business professional eager to contribute broad-scope merchandise planning experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

 

profile

 

offer solid and progressive merchandise planning experience, including expertise within apparel planning, product sales and merchandising operation capacities. in depth expertise in providing financial support for buying team, while managing open to buy, inventory, receipts, allocations, reorders, and sales plans/projections. strong hands-on experience in identifying risks and opportunities, as well as managing inventory turn, gross margin and productivity. adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques. apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.

selected accomplishments

 

recipient of key award for sales performance for my apparel businesses, 2007
received group key award nomination for exceptional teamwork, 2008
key team member in driving and analyzing one of qvc's top promotional categories; "hot picks"
as planning mentor, collaborated with seasoned planners to mentor new planners
selected as qvc development advocate; 40 individuals chosen to be leaders in the qvc community

professional experience

 

apparel sales and product planner qvc                                                                                                  2006-present

  sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of apparel/intimates operations, from inventory control, pricing and productivity to driving calendar opportunities and rotations to maximize sales.

  successfully steer sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue.

  partner with multiple merchandising/buying offices, collaborating on open to buy, sales plans and inventory management for a company averaging over $225m in annual sales.

  spearhead sales maximization through reorders and promotional items, while maintaining inventory healthy and reducing troubled inventory.

  function as key member of multichannel team, responsible for creating and implementing sales promotions on qvc.com, targeting opportunity sales and moving distressed inventory.

 

assistant buyer; domestics office qvc                                                                                                        2005-2006

  assisted buyer in managing business of over $150m/year, including vendor communication, price negotiation and customer relations.

  actively collaborated with both new and current vendors in developing new products and programs in support of overall company objectives.

  cost-effectively managed purchasing and facilitated productive vendor relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability.

  consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts.

 

merchandise trainee; career apparel buying office qvc                                                                             2004-2005

  collaborated with buyer and assistant buyer in all daily operational functions, including the quality assurance process, sales analysis and monthly otbs.

 

operations manager/kids merchandise manager old navy clothing company                                         2003

  functioned as manager on duty, spearhead back office and kids department operations of $9m store.

  oversaw hiring, scheduling, payroll and audit compliance on behalf of management.

  consistently followed trends of key volume drivers, implementing necessary changes to enhance product sales.

 

women's merchandise manager old navy clothing company                                                                        2002-2003

  actively served as second in command of $5m store, collaborating in all operational functions.

  responsible for merchandising the largest department, which consistently contributed 45% of store sales.

professional education

 

bachelors of arts in political science montclair state university                                                                      2005

coursework in political science north carolina state university raleigh, nc                                                   2001

 

effective communication/diversity management certificates gap inc.