MY BIO
I graduated from Oregon State University with a major in Merchandising Management and a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship in June 2018.
Throughout my time there I was awarded the Outstanding Student in Merchandising Management in Spring 2018 and was on Academic Honor Roll for five terms.
I was a part of the DamChic Fashion Magazine Club for one year where I wrote articles for their online content. I joined the Chi Omega sorority my sophomore year where I served on the Executive Board as Panhellenic Delegate in 2016 and was the Assistant Recruitment Chair in 2017.
My past role at Columbia Sportswear HQ was where I supported their footwear and apparel single sku business in creating and assorting styles that best meet the companies strategic business goals. This role taught me valuable skills that serve as a great foundation to build upon.Â
I recently landed a role at Nike WHQ. This exciting role is as a Digital Site Merchandiser for North America on the cross category team. I manage the promotion business and seasonal campaigns through digital merchandising, analyzing the business and implementing insightful actions.
I am always open to new opportunities and am excited to see where my career takes me.
WORK EXPERIENCE
NA NDDC DIGITAL SITE MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR - XCAT/PROMO
June 2022 - Present
This exciting role is as a Digital Site Merchandiser for North America on the cross category team. I manage the promotion business and seasonal campaigns through digital merchandising, analyzing the business and implementing insightful actions. Successfully have implemented a new process for the Best Sellers category and have drastically improved performance in only 20 days.
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR HQ: MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
April 2019 - June 2022
I support the Youth Product Line Manager and Global Outerwear
team in creating and assorting a product line that aligns with
strategic business goals. My prioritized task is to ensure the accuracy of key deliverables such as Visual Line Plans,
Product Development Systems (PDM), data management,
sample management, and important meeting deliverables. Some other tasks include conducting market research for key strategic growth classifications.
I serve as the point of contact for the Youth business between cross functional partners such as Design and Product Engineers. In order to complete my role successfully I utilize organizational methods to effectively accomplish goals and tasks. Everyday I learn something new or master a new task and am excited to continue to grow within the company.
FOREVER 21: VISUAL MERCHANDISER
August 2018-Present
I am responsible for creating and maintaining product displays to enhance the customers in-store experience. My main area of focus is the accessories department which includes jewelry, fashion accessories, lingerie and shoes. I sort through shipment by identifying key items that support the current storyline determined by the company. With each new update I analyze the style packs and planograms provided to determine the direction of each display.Â
Since entering this position the stores accessory sales have increased and the amount of zero-seller units has decreased. I successfully implemented a strategy to reduce the lowest selling skus to 7%. After completely reworking the lingerie section the next month the sales increased by 60 percent. This is the type of data that motivates me to work harder everyday.
ROSS STORES: FRONT-END SUPERVISOR
September 2017-May 2018
I was promoted at Ross to Front-End Supervisor after the conclusion of my internship. In this position, I was the main customer service representative and a point of contact for management on customer status and employee work flow. This meant I kept the front-end of the store running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
When needed, I was a Back-Up Manager where I answered customer questions, managed the break schedule and lead my team. I often assisted employees in creating and maintaining personal goals and recognized them when they succeeded.
ROSS STORES: RETAIL LEADER INTERN
June 2017-September 2017
This was a 10-week internship where I learned all the essential functions and responsibilities of an Assistant Store Manager. Each week I focused on a different area of the position where I was tasked with activities accordingly. By the end of the 10-weeks, I was able to be the main manager on duty where I lead a team and worked on merchandising projects. The internship concluded with a presentation to the District Manager, various Store Managers and peers where I gave recommendations on how to improve a neighboring Ross store. The recommendations were based on the five key areas of focus for the company and how that store could improve in each category.
My biggest takeaways were gaining real life management experience, being able to speak to the business through interpreting data and having an in-depth understanding of what their consumers experience at the retail level. Also, I was able use seasonal planograms to merchandise displays as well as create my own based on what merchandise we received each week.
KOHL'S: SALES ASSOCIATE
October 2013-August 2015
This was my first exposure to retail and where my passion for this industry began. I gained customer service skills by working behind the jewelry counter and customer service desk. My responsibilities were to keep the fitting room clean and organized while also answering customer calls, recovering the sales floor and providing overall great customer service. Some of my shifts were dedicated to only merchandising displays, updating signage and replenishment. I became the lead closer for their largest department because of my ability to multi-task.
Associate of the Month: July 2015