Assistant Merchandiser – Mens Direct to Consumer at Catalyst Brands - Nautica (2023-11 – Present)
- Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting Senior Merchandiser in all facets of managing a successful department
- Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports
- Provide analysis and understanding of current business trends
- Provide applicable historical information and market research
- Manage daily merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing and maintaining assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy
- Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Product Lifecycle meetings, including Hindsight, Investment Review, etc.
- Conduct research on competitive set, including pricing, style, and key messaging information
- Demonstrate awareness of retail landscape
- Support Lead Merchandiser in building assortment
- Build relationships with cross-functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team
- Partner with Planning to execute promotional strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin and inventory
- Partner with Sourcing to secure timely flow of delivery
- Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer/PR look-book information
Assistant Merchant - Assistant Buyer - Accessories at Cato Corporation (2020-12 – 2023-11)
- Supported purchasing for non-apparel division
- In charge of selecting products on a seasonal basis
- Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams to develop new products
- Communicate with the allocation team to ensure stock is in correct location
- Prepare, process and monitor all purchase orders
- Prepare and maintain various sales reports, assortment plans and brand metrics
Sales/Production Assistant at NK Textile (2019-07 – 2020-10)
- Maintain records of impending lab dips, samples and approvals of fabric
- Develop and design color stories for new fabric
- Perform testing of new fabrics including weighing and stretching
- Coordinate shipping orders for major customers
- Organize and manage showroom
- Input sales orders as needed
Sales Associate at Vineyard Vines (2016 – 2018)
- Assisted the management team in driving seasonal sales
- Supported the brand promise and made exceptional customer service a top priority
