cassandra mucha

Merchandise Assistant for Saks Off 5th Canada buying team in Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Women's Soft/Cold Weather Accessories

* Developed line sheets and look books for season collections * Aided in showroom appointments with responsibilities of pulling looks, dressing models, processing buyers orders * Created weekly sales reports from various department stores such as Barney's & Nordstrom * Assisted with the organization and sell during sample sale; duties included pricing and bar-coding merchandise

* Assisted in the cutting of fabrics and patterns * Assisted in the sewing of swimwear * Aided in customer fittings

* Assisted in the design, pattern drafting and sewing of one-of-a-kind garments * Assisted in the preparation of two fashion shows; Expressions of Brazil, Brazilian Ball * Organized and prepared publications

Assistant Buyer at Saks Off 5th Canada for Handbags, Accessories, Sun & Queue Previously Assistant Buyer for Men's Footwear

* Book client appointments for wardrobe consultations – achieving seasonal goals/plans * Gaining thorough knowledge of brands and products through Product Knowledge * seminars * Providing customers with an unforgettable experience * Supporting management with customer problem solving and store buys - i.e providing * feedback on what consumers like and don't like * Training staff and management on clientele tool CCA+ to help achieve sales goals and * build customer relationships * Recognition Officer – Health & Safety Committee

* Managed shoe and accessory brands online heelboy.com and SHOP.ca * Worked in partnership with SHOP.ca & Customer Service team * Created product files for online uploads * Maintained product pages on SHOP.ca keeping up to date with inventory, new merchandise, etc. * Developed relationships with suppliers and distributors – assisting in the integration process for online brands.

* Worked as a freelancer for Coterie, working with various vendors such as Hanna-Fu, * Pashma, Kestrel, and Rachel Zoe * Reviewed weekly sales and wrote orders for various boutiques and department stores ; * Developed relationships with buyers and various store accounts through sales meetings * and store walkthroughs * Created target lists & helped brand new up and coming labels

* Aided in the visual set-up of the store * Involved in stock control and management * Aiding with customer queries * Greeting customers upon entering the store

* Set-up of store merchandise and visual floor set * Meet customer's needs and provide effective styling advice * Maintain the floor to ensure excellent customer service is provided to all customers * Build relationships with customers to retain as future clients

Pattern Drafting and Gerber Technology - Garment Construction and Sewing - Textile Science - Adobe Illustrator