Kelsey Nosal

• Developed and managed product categories with over 290 SKUs through the product life-cycle while meeting customer needs, brand quality standards, current trends, and driving sales • Analyzed sales, market trends and advised cross functional teams on product decisions to maximize profit • Extensive communication with a broad supplier base and international sourcing teams that were located both stateside and overseas, while building knowledge and understanding in the import process • Initiated and co-lead our Product Development Sustainability Team • Launched and developed product for multiple new dotcom only brands within the Walmart Private Brands: MoDRN, Drew Barry Flower Home and Drew Barrymore Flower Kids • Managed categories grew over 30% in sales for fiscal year 2020 • Maintained each brand standards in terms of product packaging, product and packaging testing, and quality queues

• Monitored and analyzed product inventory levels, margins and sales reports for buyers and vendors • Negotiated payment terms, product cost and quantities with our supplier base on incoming purchase orders • Created and issued purchase orders for buyers and vendors • Handled and organized product samples from vendors • Attended regional trade shows and networked with new and existing suppliers

• Evaluated and monitored store inventory levels, product sales and promotions • Planned product assortment mix based on sales, season and store location • Worked buyers to plan incoming product assortment, discuss product trends, and communicated details with cross functional teams • Performed team competitive shopping and SWOT analysis

• Supported buyers and planners in development and procurement of seasonal merchandise for e-commerce business and retail stores • Imported and tracked purchase orders from multiple vendors • Merchandised and organized product styles through analyzing fabric swatches, catalogs, and vendor briefs • Worked in a fast pace environment with multiple deadlines to be meet

• Installed and designed window presentations, mannequins and lighting • Maintained company guidelines for styling, signage, promotions, events, and safety • Promoted sales through trendy and up-to-date styling and merchandising in departments • Worked with team on visual projects, store events, and other presentations • Created and prepped visual props for windows, holiday décor, and in-store fashion displays • Interned over Summer 2012 with Nordstrom eventually taken on as a full-time employee in June 2013

• Created, updated, and formated seasonal visual line plans for PLM • Supported the presentation needs of the PLM, built presentations, and organized samples • Inserted and prepped costing for each seasonal style on FOB sheet • Computer work in programs such as Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and Outlook • Updated and created lab dip request sheets and tracking forms for producers and developers • Assisted PLM in seasonal style briefs for design and development team

• Assisted in planning visual layouts of artists’ work • Catalogued and handled artists’ work • Calculated and computed monthly QuickBooks entries • Planned events while sending out invites, emails, and other notices

• Planned office events and parties • Answered and directed phone calls • Operated industry scanner and assembled interior design folders • Worked as a team in a small, eight person office environment • Planned and moved office inventory and instruments in company vehicle