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career objective

versatile activewear merchandiser eager to contribute broad-scope experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

profile

 

• multifaceted, driven and highly motivated professional offering extensive expertise in activewear merchandising operations.
• extensively familiar with product merchandising, fashion assistance, display techniques, and retail administration.
• implemented inventive methods and creativeness in order to better sales of clothing items, across activewear/sportswear, junior jeans, casual hosiery, and costume jewelry departments.
• in depth experience in the field of training, assessment, scheduling, and personnel management.
• excel in vendor relations, applying dynamic communication, negotiation and relationship management skills to all vendor interactions.

professional experience

 

l.a. movers                                                                                                                                    1987-1997
merchandiser/sales manager

• actively merchandised women s activewear line, personally sold high volumes of merchandise to wal-mart, target, nordstroms, and macys.
• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing and customer service to driving sales force in all operations.
• successfully steered sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue on behalf of company.
• cost-effectively managed purchasing and facilitated productive client relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability.

 

macy s california                                                                                                                           1980-1986
buyer for women s activewear/casual hosiery, 1983-1986

• drove merchandise assortment and floor planning for 25 stores, resulting in over $5.5m in annual sales.
• responsible for managing all advertising strategies, promotional plans, seasonal stock , sales planning, and new store implementation/maximization operations.

group sales manager, 1982-1983

• effectively hired, trained and directed 95-member staff and 8 department managers, actively collaborated in human resource operation functions such as evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring.

senior assistant buyer/sales manager, 1980-1981

• successfully bought merchandise for the moderate junior jeans department, while also serving as manager for women s sportswear.
• quickly promoted from junior assistant buyer of costume jewelry to senior assistant buyer for excellence in job performance and strong leadership skills.

• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele/buyer base.

 

professional education

university of california at davis                                                                                                            date

bachelor of science in consumer textiles

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