jessica claire 100 montgomery st 10th floor 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom summary effective leader diverse retail experiences encompassing multiple categories merchandising planning consistent history achieving results optimization category trend opportunities development strong organizational vendor partnerships identification internal talent strong corporate citizen extensive support recruitment mentoring internal diversity initiatives community organizations critical thinking strategic planning execution new business opportunity white space development private brand development skills effective communicator public speaker leadership people development stakeholder management business growth marketing strategies experience vp dmm kids apparel baby gear toys 072018 current nordstromnordstrom rack city state currently hold full responsibility merchandising customer strategy planning operations across stores digital currently lead team 150 across buying planning allocation private brand deliver best class kids assortment consistent year year growth bottomline profitability flow improvement across stores online developed implemented across nordstrom building blocks product customer strategy grounded 3 core principles nordstrom context customer priority product service partnered boston consulting group develop customer category framework define nordstrom product categories uniquely combine balance ways considered combining art nordstrom retail science data driven decisions drive market share improved margins developed introduced kids moments matter event calendar focus buy teams deliver right product assortment right time strong storytelling across key milestone moments customer journey drove rebranding kids private brand offer focused dna brand drive intentional offer fill white space within kids partnered internal teams unlock new capabilities getting product front customer minimizing inventory liabilities improving bottom line profitability worked teams develop several alternate inventory models include concession consignment whole session empowered dropship based brand customer requirements vp dmm kidslingeriewomens apparel 062016 062018 nordstrom rack city state recruited nordstrom cmo return nordstrom lead evolution rack banner joined nordstrom rack vp dmm supporting stores online kids lingerie womens coatsactiveswim businesses identified immediate opportunities drive private brand kids lingerie edit supplier base kids drive emerging womens active business kids drove private brand 20 contribution replacing market labels delivering exclusive product higher gross margin conceived implemented planogram store model standardized merchandising flow fixture requirements making easy simple stores execute customers shop director merchandising kids 062013 052016 zulily city state led kids merchandising team overseeing 350m annual net sales directly supported team 10 merchandise managers charged developing kids merchandise strategy driving development management flash event calendar building strong market relationships ensure continuity product availability ongoing development internal talent improved flash event productivity 25 per event driving key brands across size ranges genders elevated daily merchandise experience develop thematic events expectation two 1m events per day identified implemented opportunities improve customer experience partnership key suppliers identified opportunities consignment drop ship goal ensuring delivery within 72 hours customer order drove initiatives 30 total kids demand 2015 vs less 10 2014 planning manager womens accessories home 062010 062013 nordstrom city state led financial merchandise planning responsibilities 300m accessories home categories nordstrom stores digital channel strategically partnered merchandise manager build regionally relevant assortments drove nordstrom modern customer opportunity partnered regional store teams ensure sales assortment inventory alignment location partnership digital team ensured appropriate allocation supported digital growth strategy identified significant volume opportunity 1834 yearold customer segment partnered merchandise manager key suppliers develop assortment financial plan supported strategy drove incremental 21m volume margin rate 300 basis points division average redefined evolved home business one dimensional basic bed bath offer introducing new categories store line partnered corporate visual team presentation new categories create instore environment engaging exciting customer vp dmm junior sportswear womens 062009 062010 macys department store city state led strategic direction 350m junior sportswear womens swimwear businesses 190 doors responsibilities included identifying longterm strategies maximize macys brand strength well regional macys northwest specific opportunities clear communication vision organization build support guarantee consistent execution ongoing review talent ensure right people place deliver maximum results developed initiative built around edit elevate strategy maximize macys west core competencies implemented key item strategy utilizing styleout process minimum presentation models create critical mass dominant presentations floor drove consistent year year growth bottomline flow improvement across stores online built strong relationships planning organization ensure consistent presentation merchandising vision macys west doors vp dmm junior sportswear 061999 022008 macys department store city state led sales gross margin seasonal planning 85m 55 doors coached buyers develop assortments supported needs customer achieving financial objectives merchandise division supported team 20 across buying planning placed great emphasis succession planning identification internal talent promoted buyer dmm worked buying teams identify maximize exploit big ideas instore presentation marketing consistently led corporation leader identifying directing new idea trend would adopted divisions within macys vp dmm fashion accessories 021999 022006 macys department store city state key emphasis placed working planning organization develop assortment plans supported overall strategy instock positioning key merchandise categories key items vendors consistent focus jewelry watch vendor caseline flow fixture capacity presentation models partnered planning stores corporate teams quickly identify sales gross margin opportunities identified developed 3 year accessories intensification strategy maximize results presented strategy senior merchants within organization developed strategic alliances core vendors include capital support additional marketing vendor coordinator support exclusive product 4 years grew annual comp store sales 16m education training bachelor arts business administration management brooklyn college city university new york brooklyn ny bachelor science retail marketing new york university new york ny