V the Photographer

-Responsible for distribution of merchandise at the SKU level for a $100 million business to 1000+ stores nationwide. -Present actionable recommendations to Merchandise Action Team (MAT) related to flow strategies, store grading and climatic sets by performing pre-, in- and post-season analysis. -Increase productivity of merchandise by utilizing size optimization tool. -Assisted MAT in GP% growth over last year (2013) by 380 bps and unit turn by 45 bps by maximizing sales and reducing markdowns through performing appropriate analysis to ensure merchandise is sent to the right stores at the right time in the right quantities.

-Allocate merchandise at the SKU level based on buyer intent and various team and company initiatives to ensure optimal inventory levels for driving sales and servicing customers. -Contribute to weekly MAT meetings by giving overviews of sales performance and opportunities at the store level. -Analyze past-season and in-season business of Ambrielle panties program to discover business opportunities. -Analyze competitors, size selling and sales to inventory to give formal presentation of recommendations to team on discovered business opportunities.

-Run and organize sales reports at the lot level to identify sales opportunities. -Contribute to weekly MAT meetings by giving overviews of the .COM business and updates on current .COM projects. -Analyze past business to make recommendations for future assortment plans. -Strategize with search team and enterprise team to optimize search results and overall customer experience. -Maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external sources. -Gather best practices from other Merchandise Assistants to implement the most efficient turn-in process for Men’s Modern and Traditional Collections, thereby maintaining consistent execution of the tactical aspects of this position.

-Execute store operations assessment in order to maintain retail standards and compliance -Accountable for managing store inventory of non-selling supplies and governing P&L through controllable expenses to key budget to maximize store profitability -Maintain staffing goals while developing and coaching key individuals in CUSTOMER FIRST Principles to insure Top Box Customer Experience.

-Supported the successful launch of a multi-million dollar enterprise by leading a team of 8 associates in the execution of all merchandising and visual projects -Created and implemented a grassroots marketing campaign within the local businesses community network to support and drive sales -Increased conversion and sales by designing new merchandise sets that made product visually appealing and accessible to clients

-Advocated and supported Loft’s new style image by analyzing current fashion trends and providing all client styling needs -Expanded customer loyalty through driving “Loft Loves Rewards” cards -Drove and completed strict deadlines of visual and merchandising projects

-Assessed clients’ beauty product needs and ensured their satisfaction -Provided deep product knowledge in order to enthuse prestige products to clients