Jamillah Heater

Strategic merchandising and buying professional with experience driving product assortment, vendor partnerships, and data-informed decision-making across retail and ecommerce environments. Proven ability to manage end-to-end buying processes, analyze performance metrics, and optimize product strategies to increase revenue and customer engagement.

Background includes Assistant Buyer experience and entrepreneurial success as a Real Estate Broker, demonstrating advanced negotiation, financial analysis, and market forecasting skills. Seeking to contribute to Boeing as an Experienced Merchandise Buyer supporting global retail strategies and product lifecycle execution.

Real Estate Broker at Self-Employed (2019-04 – Present)

• Analyze market data, pricing trends, and consumer demand to guide high-value purchasing decisions
• Negotiate contracts and financial terms, consistently maximizing value and profitability
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions, balancing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Apply merchandising and presentation strategies to increase property appeal and market competitiveness
• Identify investment opportunities through data-driven analysis and competitive benchmarking

Social Media Coordinator at Discount Divas (2018-01 – 2022-08)

• Executed digital merchandising strategies to increase product visibility and online conversion rates
• Managed product launches including SKU setup, descriptions, and visual presentation
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align branding, inventory, and promotional strategies
• Analyzed engagement and sales data to refine merchandising and content strategies

Assistant Buyer at Judson & Company (2014-10 – 2016-02)

• Supported end-to-end buying process including assortment planning, vendor selection, and purchase orders
• Conducted trend, competitive, and sales analysis to inform merchandising strategies
• Assisted in vendor negotiations, improving pricing structures and margin opportunities
• Managed product lifecycle from procurement through launch and sell-through analysis
• Partnered with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to ensure timely product delivery

Softlines Merchandising Lead at Sears Holdings (2008-10 – 2010-11)

• Executed merchandising plans, promotional strategies, and inventory management processes
• Monitored sales performance and adjusted pricing and assortment to improve results
• Led team operations including training, scheduling, and execution of merchandising standards

Assistant Sales Manager at Wilsons Leather (2007-06 – 2008-10)

• Managed daily retail operations including merchandising, sales performance, and staff leadership
• Implemented visual merchandising strategies to drive customer engagement and revenue growth

Assistant Store Manager at Plato's Closet

Buying, inventory control, merchandising

Operations Intern at The Stork Club

Buying support, market research

Visual Merchandising Intern at Parisian

Styling and floor set execution

Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design – Alabama A&M University