Professional Overview

A passionate Merchandise Analyst with an innovative and creative record of vendor/client satisfaction. Experienced in management, merchandising, design, inventory, retail and wholesale. Skilled at bringing multiple projects to completion with precision and professionalism.

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Education

Bachelor’s in Science | June 2015 | California State Polytechnic University

Major: Apparel Merchandising and Management

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Skills & Abilities

Technical

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint). Lotus Notes.

• Adobe Reader, Illustrator and Photoshop

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Experience

LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR  |  KELLY SERVICES  |  October 2015- Present

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, physicians, and members in order to maintain

      quality preventative care.

• Manage a staff of coordinators to ensure that all measures are completed in time

     frame.

• Research any medication discrepancies and medication reconciliation procedures.

• Ensured HIPPA compliance for all documentation during audit.

• Excel specialist- pivot tables, graphs, and formulas to research data analysis.

WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVE / EVENTS MANAGER |  SHAWL DAWLS | April 2014-February 2015

• Purchased fabrics and assisted in design development.

• Negotiated prices, quantities, and delivery time-scales with over 100 accounts in the U.S.

• Selected merchandise for retailers, trade shows, and events.

• Designed new marketing concepts for retailers and on social media.

• Decreased payroll by creating company’s training manual.

• Increased sales volume by enforcing promotional strategies by reviewing revenue forecasts.

CO-STORE MANAGER  |  DIANE’S BEACHWEAR | January 2013-September 2013

• Decreased operational costs by 23%. Purchasing necessary supplies for operations and events.

• Controlled payroll for high volume stores and performed all employee scheduling.

• Increased sales by developing 50 clientele portfolios for recurring customers.

• Increased sales plan at least 10% every month.

• Promoted 3 employees into management positions.

• Led floor sets and visual changes in 3 high volume stores.  

VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER | SPORTS AUTHORITY | January 2011-January 2013

• Analyzed product volume replenishment and adjustments through sales and calculations.

• Increased merchandise volume and revenue by implementing new merchandising and marketing strategies.  

• Increased customer satisfaction evaluations by 30% by partnering with Sales Manager and staff.

CO-STORE MANAGER | WET SEAL | June 2010- January 2011

• Managed a $50,000 a week store in a multitasking environment.

• Maintained a 15% increase in volume by creating goals and standards for the sales team.

• Supervised over 30 associates and managers in the development of their career.  

CO-STORE MANAGER | ZUMIEZ | March 2009- June 2010

• Personally sold over $150,000 from in less than a nine month period..

• Promoted and developed over 15 sales associates into management positions.  

• Decreased shrink down from 4.9% to 1.3%

• Highest revenue store in the L.A District. Maintained increase in revenues by 15%.