Jennifer Terefenko

Manahawkin, NJ *****

accdmj@r.postjobfree.com

609-***-****

To whom it may concern:

Your advertisement fits my experience and qualifications perfectly, and I

am writing to express my interest in and enthusiasm for the position. It

would be an honor to grown and step up to the plate of a buying position

with your company. From being a buyer/merchandiser/manager for 6 Hallmark

stores, an assistant buyer for Spencer Gifts which at the time had 650

stores, and a buyer for 7 stores. I feel I can take the responsibly and

great task of bringing fresh ideas and concepts to your company. It would

be my great pleasure to take this opportunity and put all my energy and

enthusiasm to make a difference.

In addition to my desire to join your team, you will find I am a dedicated

and driven professional whose accomplishments include:

. Strive for continued excellence

. Strong communication skills

. 82% sell-through on Easter merchandise for the season

. A 90% sell-through on Christmas Hallmark Recordable Books

. 71.8% sell-through on handbags for back-to-school

. Created a new 1.5 million dollar cold weather program with a 33.1% COG

I will follow up with you in a few days to answer any questions you may

have. In the meantime, you may reach me at 609-***-**** or via email at

accdmj@r.postjobfree.com . I look forward to our conversation.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Terefenko

Jennifer Terefenko accdmj@r.postjobfree.com 609-***-****

1422 Forecastle Rd. Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Objective: Retail Buyer

To analysis both current and historical sales data, provide new and

exciting merchandise, and competition analysis. To interact with other

departments to keep sales and circulation plans current. Develop and

manage sales margin and inventory plans for the department. To analyze

trends to drive profitability within the business.

Key Skills:

Merchandising Strategic Planning Motivational

Training

Business Development Marketing Creativity/New Ideas

Cost Control Strategies Cost of Goods awareness Negotiation

Education:

Fashion Institute of Technology- New York, NY

State University of New York

Bachelor in Applied Science May 2003

Major: Fashion Merchandising and Management

Work Experiences:

Southern Regional School District

Instructional Aide 2012-present

. Provide reinforcement experiences for students in reading,

mathematics, language arts and other subjects

. Work with students to learn life skills, develop a positive self-image

and increase independence

. Collaborate with teacher to implement lesson plans and/or to determine

appropriate modifications and/or accommodations for individual

students

Cards-N-Things (Gold Crown Hallmark Stores)

Buyer/Manager 2005-present

. 82% sell-through on Easter merchandise for the season

. 71% sell-through on Christmas ornaments for the season

. 84% sell-through on Christmas merchandise season

. Work with all six stores. Buying, merchandising, inventory control,

managing, etc.

Spencer Gifts, Inc- Egg Harbor Township

Assistant Buyer 2003-2005

Buyer - handbags, hats, sandals, slippers, socks, RTW, and wallets

. Had a 71.8% sell-through on handbags for back-to-school 2005. Time

period 8 weeks. Key player in choosing assortment, creating designs,

pricing, vendor structure, order processing, markdown money,

merchandising, ect.

. Created a new million dollar attitude tee program for Back-to-School.

Had a 68% sell-through

. Created a new 1.5 million dollar cold weather program with a 33.1% COG

for the 4th Quarter.

. Making sure the plan-o-gram is appropriate and profitable for my

departments.

. Watch the flow of merchandise, so it is profitable for each store.

. Help designing the layout for store sets and how merchandise will be

displayed in 650 stores

B & B Department Stores- Brick NJ

Buyer, Merchandiser, planner, for a $17 million company

Accessory Buyer, 2001-2003

. Increased accessory plan 24%

. Increased Jewelry plan 23%

. A turnover of a 5 for 2nd and 3rd quarter

. Gross margin 60%

. Provide sales staff with tools necessary for driven sales presentation

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Outlook

Windows 95/98/2000 Power-point Siris21

E3Crisp Software/POS

QS Retail AS400

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