anjolena krough apparel merchandiser anjolenakroughgmailcom 929 2912814 1234 sunshine blvd san francisco ca 94117 education bachelor science fashion merchandising california state university long beach aug 2018 may 2022 relevant coursework fashion marketing management textiles retail buying merchandising visual merchandising product development fashion forecasting apparel production consumer behavior global sourcing links linkedincominanjolenakrough skills trend forecasting inventory management visual merchandising pricing strategy product development supplier negotiation brand promotion profile dedicated apparel merchandiser 1 year experience driving product selection display sales retail stores strong analytical trend forecasting skills combined keen eye visual merchandising proficient inventory management customer service proven ability increase revenue exceed sales targets adept building relationships vendors collaborating crossfunctional teams achieve business objectives passionate fashion committed delivering seamless shopping experience customers employment history apparel merchandiser levi strauss co ca may 2023 present successfully increased annual sales 15 3 million western region identifying key market trends implementing strategic merchandising initiatives levi strauss cos product portfolio streamlined inventory management processes resulting 25 reduction stockouts 10 improvement overall product availability across 50 retail stores california led crossfunctional team develop launch new product line generated 15 million revenue within first six months introduction achieved sellthrough rate 80 reduced markdowns clearance sales 20 500000 effective planning forecasting assortment optimization thereby improving overall gross margin profitability company assistant apparel merchandiser vf corporation ca sep 2022apr 2023 successfully managed product line 500 skus resulting 10 increase sales contributing companys overall growth apparel division streamlined merchandise planning process reducing lead times 15 improving inventory turnover 20 leading increase gross margin 5 developed implemented new visual merchandising strategy key accounts resulting 25 increase sellthrough rates strengthening relationships major retail partners certificates certified supply chain professional cscp aug 2021 certified apparel production manager capm jan 2020 languages english portuguese memberships american apparel footwear association aafa international association clothing designers executives iacde hobbies fashion sketching