RESUME //
Objective
Creative, free-thinking, flexible and task oriented. Dependable, hardworking, punctual and encourages constructive criticism as a means to improvement.
Education
Bachelors of Arts/Fashion Design – Cum Laude 2006-2010 Lasell College, Newton, MA
Work History
Staples
Sr. Site Merchandising Analyst for Promotions [July 2014-present]
- Develop a strong understanding of the Staples customer and what drives their purchase behavior
- Identify areas of opportunity to drive improvements
- Oversee all promotional activity, work flow management, & customer experience for the weekly promotional plan for Staples.com
- Mentor to both product specialists and marketing through education and training
- Identify opportunities to drive incremental revenue through portfolio events
Product Specialist [August 2013-June 2014]
-Manage a product line or group of product lines for sales, margin, and supply chain impact on the Staples.com
-Develop a strong understanding of the customer
-Ad Hoc financial planning and analysis
-Promotional planning & setup
-SKU set-up/maintenance
-Vendor communications.
TJX Companies
Admin to DVPs Merchandise Managers [December 2012 - August 2013]
-Interact effectively with MMs and members of the Division
-Maintain/track grids for Orders Placed/Tracking/Recaps
-Managing MM calendars and scheduling meetings, as well as booking and confirming all travel plans
-Organize and maintain records of all Styleout and Bought Samples
-Support MM in as many ways as possible
Merchandise Assistant (Shoes) [April 2011- December 2012]
-Interact effectively with vendors and buyers to achieve department goals
-Create purchase orders to send vendors
-Track the pre-production and production samples to ensure order guidelines are followed
-Receive and send all samples between buyers, production team, and vendors
-Communicate daily with vendors, factories, planners, and buyers to effectively execute department strategies
-Resolve vendor issues efficiently and professionally
Neponset Valley Child Care/School Age Connection
Infant/Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Ed. Certification) [October 2004-January 2013]
-Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children
Esprit
Sales Associate [September 2010- April 2011]
-Build customer confidence by making the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring
-Handle customer inquiries as it relates to product offerings, pricing, billing etc.
-Meet established sales objectives by selling products and services
Sr. Site Merchandising Analyst for Promotions [July 2014-present]
- Develop a strong understanding of the Staples customer and what drives their purchase behavior
- Identify areas of opportunity to drive improvements
- Oversee all promotional activity, work flow management, & customer experience for the weekly promotional plan for Staples.com
- Mentor to both product specialists and marketing through education and training
- Identify opportunities to drive incremental revenue through portfolio events
Product Specialist [August 2013-June 2014]
-Manage a product line or group of product lines for sales, margin, and supply chain impact on the Staples.com
-Develop a strong understanding of the customer
-Ad Hoc financial planning and analysis
-Promotional planning & setup
-SKU set-up/maintenance
-Vendor communications.
TJX Companies
Admin to DVPs Merchandise Managers [December 2012 - August 2013]
-Interact effectively with MMs and members of the Division
-Maintain/track grids for Orders Placed/Tracking/Recaps
-Managing MM calendars and scheduling meetings, as well as booking and confirming all travel plans
-Organize and maintain records of all Styleout and Bought Samples
-Support MM in as many ways as possible
Merchandise Assistant (Shoes) [April 2011- December 2012]
-Interact effectively with vendors and buyers to achieve department goals
-Create purchase orders to send vendors
-Track the pre-production and production samples to ensure order guidelines are followed
-Receive and send all samples between buyers, production team, and vendors
-Communicate daily with vendors, factories, planners, and buyers to effectively execute department strategies
-Resolve vendor issues efficiently and professionally
Neponset Valley Child Care/School Age Connection
Infant/Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Ed. Certification) [October 2004-January 2013]
-Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children
Esprit
Sales Associate [September 2010- April 2011]
-Build customer confidence by making the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring
-Handle customer inquiries as it relates to product offerings, pricing, billing etc.
-Meet established sales objectives by selling products and services
Computer SkillsAdobe: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word & Excel Lectra: Modaris & Kaledo |
AchievementsThe Natick Collection April 2010 “Form to Fashion”
NECN “Style Boston” 2010 Joan Morris Award 2010 Christy Proctor Rising Star Award May 2010 -Fashion Design Honorable Mention |
Major CoursesPattern Drafting I & II
Basic & Advanced Clothing Construction Tailoring Principles of Design & Color 3-D Design Art History I & II Fashion History 20th Century Fashion History Flat Pattern I & II Fashion Illustration Textiles Photography I Fashion Design Concepts I Accessories Design Technical Pattern Drafting II Draping CAD I & II Senior Thesis Development I & II |
ServiceFashionista Report: TJX Newsletter
Hats from the Heart Boys & Girls Club: Self-Esteem Building Project Habitat for Humanity (Martha’s Vineyard) Locks for Love [61" total] Blankets for Homeless Children - Boston Monthly Goodwill Donations CONTACT INFO
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