Chloe Ferguson
Merchandise Marketing: Assistant Buyer
Contact
Tel : 858-***-****
e-mail : ********@*****.***
Key Skills
A driven and goal oriented Merchandise Marketing graduate with strong knowledge in :
• Extensive experience creating; six month plan, open to buy, purchase orders, and assortment plans.
• Implemented cost analysis and inventory control for data management systems.
• Superior communication skills, including selling, vendor relations and negotiating skills.
• Well developed acumen analyzing and forecasting trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs [Excel, Word, Powerpoint]
• Multilingual; fluent in French and Spanish.
Education
2008 to 2010 Merchandise Marketing
FIDM [Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising], Los Angeles
2005 to 2006 International Business, General Education.
San Francisco State University
Work Experience
Beauty Bar, San Diego, CA
VIP Hostess August 2008-November 2009
• Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high-volume location.
• Managed data collection, research and analysis.
• Collaborated with the musicians.
Modus Supper Club, San Diego, CA
Hostess/Personal Assistant April 2008- February 2009
• Processed and directed reservations.
• Managed accounts receivable and payable.
• Updated and revitalized menu on a daily basis.
Lucky Brand Jeans, San Diego, CA
Sales Associate September 2007-May 2008
• Devised visual displays.
• Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals.
• Maintained inventory control; processed weekly shipments
American Eagle, San Diego, CA
Sales Associate June 2005-November 2006
• Lead fitting room attendant.
Additional Experience
Internship
Phillip Lim 3.1, New York, NY
Sales Intern September-October 2010
• Shadowed the Head Buyer.
• Worked with vendors, sales, press and production team in showroom.
• Created spreadsheets, sample packages, and prep-work for New York Fashion Week.
Internship
Ali Vega Productions, San Diego, CA
Marketing Intern April-May 2009
• Restructured and strengthened the website.
• Edited photos using Photoshop.
• Created spreadsheets with Excel.
Internship
Elle Communications, San Diego, CA
Public Relations Intern April-May 2009
• Assisted in planning events.
• Facilitated sponsors for events.
• Administered designers for events.