Kennesaw State University

Fashion Institute of Technology

Merchant, Skincare at SEPHORA

San Francisco, California, United States

SEPHORA

Merchant - Skincare, Sephora @ Kohl's

Old Navy

Buyer - Boys, Canada

JCPenney

Senior Assistant Buyer - Women's Speciality

- Manage and own sales results, and all supportive functions for total private label Jr. Intimates and various Modern Intimates brands for 870 stores and .com • Discuss developing trends and work with designers, PD and sourcing to create future product concepts.• Create and maintain assortment plan based on planned key items, new category, and basic items for upcoming seasons.• Partner directly with Planning and Allocation to ensure proper merchandise planning based on sales forecast, open to buy, and specific store needs• Analyze weekly selling by program, style, and color, sharing best and worst sales performers with sourcing, product development, design, and executive leadership in weekly meetings.• React to sales trends by chasing, shifting, or marking down merchandise for optimal sales to maintain target gross margin.• Enterprise National Brand Bras & Maternity Management - Maidenform/Hanes

Assistant Buyer - Juniors Intimate Apparel

- Manage and drive total sales for Sephora inside JCP (+18% increase to Sales Plan for Fiscal 2015). - Lead and develop a team of passionate and talented product consultants to provide exceptional customer services and a memorable client experience. - Work closely with Sephora Leadership team (Senior Education consultant and Operations consultant) to properly and efficiently train and educate team on new product knowledge,and application, and effectively plan Animation updates, and enforce proper product placement per Sephora Core Standards. - Manage store inventory and product assortment by closely following market sales trends and understanding top selling products for clients.- Source, recruit, and hire top talent to further grow team. - Plan and schedule team for Animations, Weekend Events, and Custom Makeoever appointments. - Coach consultants and leadership on performance, best practices and individual career growth to prepare for proper succession planning. - Aided in the growth and promotion of leadership team members (SEC to Beauty Manager, and OPS to SEC). - Maintain active relationship with JCPenney General Manager and SiJCP Field Manager to discuss sales results and co-create ideas that drive increased sales.- Work with Beauty Educator to schedule monthly visits for team education to keep product knowledge up to date. - Establish relationship with Supply Chain Management to give feedback on stock room operations and tests within the region. - Worked closely, with Executive Vice President of Operations for JCP, to suggest more efficient operational processes for SiJCP stores in order to enhance the client experience and provide better service with a sense of urgency.

Sephora Beauty Manager - SiJCP

Maintain a positive working environment/kept in constant contact with corporate office.Request new, trendy merchandise/products to corporate office for specific target market based on sales trends, current fashion, and social media customer feedback.Inventory Management, Product Placement and Merchandising.Engage customers in the ultimate shopping experience by providing excellent customer service/personal stylist. Store opening and closing responsibilities; communications through Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

Entourage Clothing & Gifts

Assistant Store Manager

Specific ownership of assigned categories: bras, panties, beauty, accessories. Participated in the grand opening of new PINK store and remodel of Victoria’s Secret store.Marketing Lead during new store set up. Delegated tasks for associates and crew for proper placement of marketing and merchandise. Recruitment, training, and on-boarding of new sales associate to build all new team of employees. Expected to support and enhance selling behaviors of associates and management team.Perform Customer Sales Lead (CSL) behaviors during assigned sales segments.Drive total sales of assigned categories through effective planning and execution of brand guide standards. Analyzed and reported sales trends, category sales, inventory, and total sales results reports. Required to use Microsoft Office/Windows computer software (Outlook, Excel, Word) for back office store operations and communications between District, Regional Managers, and Company directives Assisted in developing effective communication amongst Sales Leadership Team (SLT) and sales associates & use of problem solving skills. Customer Sales Lead “Best” – Q4 2013/Q1 & Q2 2014 (Lead $356,000+ in sales as CSL - Season to Date)Execute markdowns, process new shipment, & maintain proper product placement based on selldown.Angel of the Month Recognition July 2014Platinum overall store performance year 2014; Season to Date 2015

Victoria's Secret Pink

Category Manager

Responsible for driving total store sales, through supporting brand standards for new merchandise with acquired leadership skills. Lead and assist team of associates with off-hours processing, replenishment of new merchandise and manage floor sets. Executed workforce management functions and developed problem solving techniques to enhance associate selling behaviors. Maintains Sales Leadership Team duties such as fulfilling opening and closing procedures. Specified role assignments for associates during store inventory. Customer Sales Lead “Best” – Q1 2013 at “Platinum” Performing Store: Year 2013Marketing and promotions coordinator – in charge of updating the Avenues Marketing Team of current and upcoming promotions.

Victoria's Secret

Merchandise Flow Supervisor

Created personal relationships with clients while conducting bra fittings, assisting with fit issues and creating customers for life. Made recommendations for trending apparel. Maintained expansive range of product knowledge. Conducted beauty demos and makeovers during special events. Expanded sales floor experience to back room by performing sales support duties. Received Angel of the Month recognition September 2012.

Sales Specialist/ Temporary Bra Specialist

Assisted customers with various product selections. Extensive product knowledge in denim offerings. Provided enhanced customer service. Participated in off-hours floor sets and sale preparation prior to special product launch.

American Eagle Outfitters

Denim Expert

Aided customers with apparel selections. Responsible for sales floor recovery and performed cashier duties. Expected to properly stock merchandise in back room and manage back room inventory.

Aeropostale

Sales Associate

Specialized in customer service, specifically assisting customers with shoe fittings. Expected to maintain shoe inventory and replenish merchandise on sales floor. Greeted and assisted customer on the sales floor and in the fitting rooms. Gave personal recommendations to clients with specific requests.

Kearstyn (Blackwell) Bryant