Natalie G. Mayer

Ph : 212-***-**** C : 917-***-****

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Objective:

To provide the benefits of my 20 years of experience in business

on a wholesale, retail and E-commerce level. A record of

accomplishments in management, multi-tasking, increasing sales

profitability, operational efficiency, including development of innovative

visual merchandise and design concepts. Well-developed interpersonal and

leadership skills with strong customer service orientation.

Wholesale Experience:

1988 Launch natalie and friends wholesale showroom.

A concept that revolutionized the Children's Wear industry

in clothing, accessories and home furnishings.

natalie and friends evolved into the showroom sought after

by designers and manufacturers requesting representation

for achievement in growth and branding.

•Co-hosted natalie and friends in 1 year segments for QVC.

•Developed strengths of unknown cutting-edge designers

•Influenced new concepts and directions in color palettes, style

product and fabrications.

•Developed Layette Collection for Victoria Kids.

•Built and maintained extensive relationships with specialty,

department store, E-commerce and catalogue buyers.

•Product development for Susie Hilfiger of Best & Co.

•Product and project development for Takashimaya, NY.

•Product development for Barney's children's department.

•Launch and marketing of Petit Bateau USA

•Launch and marketing of English Roses by Madonna

•First to represent Garment Dyed Collection(1989)

•First to recognize and represent Organic products(1993)

•Coordinated and facilitated Trade show operations,

designing and hosting 30 booths, 4 seasons a year.

•Requested to write editorial for Trade publications.

•Co-hosted seasonal fashion shows for Fox Good Day NY.

•Affiliated with the opening of FAO Schwarz Baby.

•Styled and clothed children on the Bill Cosby show.

•Understood and marketed the strength of a “total

wardrobe concept”.

Retail Experience:

Selection of retail locations for:

1993-1996 natalie and friends, East Hampton, NY

2003-2008 natalie and friends, New York City

Recognized by New York Magazine as BEST in NY Vision

•Built and maintained an 8,000 return customer base.

•Selected product creating an environment identified for

•individuality.

•Built, maintained, and directed in house E-commerce site.

•Contributed to neighborhood networking store projects.

•Produced fashion shows using customers as models.

•Extensive understanding of "total wardrobe concept".

•Established a unique layette bar concept for "moms to be",

essentially different for baby's first 4 weeks of life.

•Displayed and merchandised window and interior creating

excitement for a "MUST stop MUST shop return customer.

•Implemented expansion of 7-14 girls by understanding their

needs with selection of unique clothing.

•Initialized seasonal focus groups for 7-14 age girls.

•Association with an interior design firm expanding clothing

sales to interior room design for children.

•Remedy all operational concerns.

•Fostered cooperative team relationships with associates.

•Provided personal shopping services for corporations.

•Provided training to employees; key objectives and goals.

•Sponsored Dog and Cat Adopt-a-thons for ASPCA.

•Multi-task oriented.

•Positive, professional attitude.

•Flexible and adaptable.

•Enjoy managing and developing skills

•Leads by example and is hands-on.

•Team oriented with ability to take direction

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Honors and Awards:

• Founded Westchester Against Cancer raising over $300,000

for Sloan Kettering research. Honored by Dr Robert Good, Pres.

• Active member of NY Friars Club serving on Sunshine Committee

booking talent appearing at Pediatric wards and Nursing homes.

•Recipient of Friars Unselfish Dedicated Award.

•Recipient of Laboratory Institute of Merchandising Achievement

•in Industry Award.

•Correspondence Chairperson Friars House Committee.

•Member of Screen Actors Guild.

Featured On:

FOX News 10PM: Favorite Neighborhood Store- Toni Senecal.

WPIX: Why Shoppers Prefer to Shop in SELECTED Store

CNN: Innovative Ways to Keep Handle on Retail in this Economy.

Featured In:

In-Style, W, Ladies Home Journal, Time Out Kids, New York Mag

New York Post, Town and Country, Women's Wear, Good House-

keeping, Martha Stewart, New York Times Sunday magazine,

Cookie, American Baby, Parents, Child, Life and Style, Hampton's

Toronto News, LA Times, Children's Business, Earnshaw’s

Education:

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising- Business and Marketing

New York School of Interior Design-Textile and Design Process

Hunter Douglas Window Treatment Seminars

Personal Hobbies:

Golf, Running, Piano, Writing, Painting

Computer Skills:

Windows, MS Office, Retail Pro, Excel, Excellent Research Skills,

Facebook, Twitter.

188 East 64th Street New York, NY 10065

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