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Senior Analyst, Business Operations, eCommerce
WalmartSenior Analyst, Business Operations, eCommerce
Nov. 2023
Sr. Analyst, Trust and Safety Rules
WalmartSr. Analyst, Trust and Safety Rules
Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2023
International Merchandiser
SkechersInternational Merchandiser
Apr. 2021 - Nov. 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Buyer Womens & Kids
HurleyBuyer Womens & Kids
Mar. 2020 - Apr. 2021Costa Mesa, California, United States
Merchandising - Sweaters/ Woven Tops
TorridMerchandising - Sweaters/ Woven Tops
Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2020Greater Los Angeles Area
Vendor Acquisition Manager - Furniture
Walmart eCommerceVendor Acquisition Manager - Furniture
Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2018San Francisco Bay Area
Associate Buyer
Sears Holdings CorporationAssociate Buyer
Nov. 2014 - Dec. 2016San Francisco Bay Area
Associate Merchant - Outlets (Sportswear & Dresses)
White House Black MarketAssociate Merchant - Outlets (Sportswear & Dresses)
Jul. 2013 - Nov. 2014Fort Myers, Florida Area* Manage 4 product categories, which generate 48% of total MFO sales fiscal 2013 YTD * Serve as “Merchant” of multiple departments by reporting directly to DMM, while establishing and implementing effective product/promotional strategies in order to achieve or exceed sales goals and profit margins. * Identify emerging and declining trends for Outlet business through market analysis, competitive shopping, and historical sales to recognize strengths, weaknesses, and new opportunities. * Demonstrate clear understanding of financial measurements and ability to develop business strategies to positively impact those metrics. * Present high-level hindsight's, future strategies, and seasonal assortments to Executive team, and brand president. * Function in product development, design, and merchandising roles. Communicate directly to vendor and CFT the product/aesthetic direction by style. * Update and maintain accuracy of line sheets, tech packs, print posting requests, and OTB sheets .* Assist in the growth and development of an assistant merchant
Associate Merchant - Knits
White House Black MarketAssociate Merchant - Knits
Apr. 2012 - Jul. 2013Fort Myers, Florida Area* Collaborate with Merchant and DMM to establish merchandising strategies and brand right product assortments to meet or exceed sales goals *Manage fiscal receipts and IMU% to meet sales and margin plans, working directly with planning & allocations to develop monthly goals that are in line with seasonal merchandise plan * Present monthly Knit assortments, key item and pricing strategies to executive team * Analysis of business on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis. Present my findings, and recommendations to the planning, and management team. * Strong knowledge of systems, and reporting. Responsible for training new hires on how to use merchandising programs/reports to effectively analyze business * Maintain knowledge of customer and her needs via regular store visits. Anticipate needs through trend and competitve analysis * Coaching in the growth and development of an assistant merchant
Assistant Merchant - Swim & Foundations
White House Black MarketAssistant Merchant - Swim & Foundations
Jun. 2010 - Apr. 2012Fort Myers, Florida Area* Managed a successful year round basics business, while also introducing new "fashion" techniques to cami assortment, resulting in positive comps • Effectively communicated trend/design needs to swim market vendors to create a cohesive, and brand appropriate swim assortment • Highly involved with DTC (E-Com) team in terms of exclusive assortments, web site enhancements and marketing strategies.
Merchandise Assistant  Intern
French ConnectionMerchandise Assistant Intern
Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2006Greater New York City Area• Involved in merchandising and sales processes in a wholesale showroom environment. • Daily maintenance, organization, and tracking of samples. • Attended and helped to prepare for line review and sales team vendor appointments • Assisted sales teams with purchase orders and basic maintenance of sales reports. • Participated in store visits with visual team to merchandise product and ensure that visual standards were followed on selling floors.
Visual Merchandising
MervynsVisual Merchandising
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2005San Francisco Bay Area• Assisted Visual Team part time during college years, and full time for 1 year post college. • Installed seasonal and promotional window displays in select stores throughout California • Managed window display team in Los Angeles region • Assisted the team in pulling trend right merchandise, appropriate for the window display theme (hard lines and soft lines) • Styled mannequins and forms • Contributed to visual merchandising activities of ‘New Blue’ refurbishing project for the 10 store rollout. Additionally, I helped to prepare for and set up displays for special events put on by the company.

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