contact inforesumekraftcom 12025550114 charlotte north carolina gray hudson buyermerchandiser education ms global fashion enterprise aug 2016 may 2018 university texas member delta mu delta thesis business expansion abercrombie fitch graduated 393 gpa bachelor management jun 2013 apr 2016 ny institute technology concentration marketing thesis research marketing strategy lor al graduated 39 gpa skills microsoft office word powerpoint excel adobe suite photoshop illustrator indesign analytical skills plm software yunique gerber problem solving marketing summary highly accomplished professional two years experience fashion industry areas buying merchandising forecasting market analysis customer service double degree enhanced capacity work deliverables produce considerable output experience assistant buyer trainee martin grand westside home sep 2019 present assist buyer creating core product mixes customer oriented curated achieve company profit concepted sourced developed 7 product categories home department along buyer attends key meetings bestsellers design costing sample approval analyzed sales figures daily basis special emphasis inventory levels vendor performance analyzed sales product performance determine markdowns required created visual merchandising strategies executed across 80 stores collaborated cross functional teams including merchandising sourcing technology marketing maintained industry knowledge researched explored marketplace category trends assistant buyer jvm forman mills aug 2018 apr 2019 maintained open buy report delivery log managed receipt flow ensure optimum sales inventory results reviewed processed tracked monthly replenishment orders well emergency orders applicable ensured timely delivery merchandise consistent communication vendors distribution center generated distributed weekly sales style selling reports divisional merchandising manager analyzed sales figures customers reactions market trends anticipate product needs plan product rangesstock collaborated suppliers distributors analysts negotiate prices quantities timescales merchandising intern new standard edition jan 2018 may 2018 contributed different projects undertaken buyer designer initiated new bedding line comforters sheet sets bed bath beyond active wear line footlocker planned developed merchandising strategies brands would balance customers expectations objectives updated inventory new standard edition website timely basis managed ecommerce business researched opportunities grow revenue researched potential target customers new brand identified pop shop opportunity essential sales events