Manager Sales

DARA SLAUGHTER

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551-***-****

CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________________________________

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Experienced Merchandiser with creative flair for designing strong

merchandising displays in a corporate environment and executing them in a

floor setting. Recognized for the ability to create innovative growth

strategies which positively affect sales. Possess a through understanding

of branding image, based on actual hands on experience. Responds rapidly to

new and changing merchandising requirements and is able to develop store

displays that drive weekly turn rates.

PROFESSIONAL PROFLE

Highlights of expertise, include the following:

Adobe Illustrator Creating,Reading &

Interpreting Plan 0- Gram

Adobe Photoshop Merchandise Assortment Planning &

Assortment

JDA Space Planning MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook &

Power Point

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

2010 - Present Freelance Nautica

New York, NY

2008 -2010 LittleMissMatched

New York, NY

Corporate Visual Manager

-Differentiating store identity by creating color stories based on real

estate.

-Presenting merchandise volume drivers to increase weekly turn rates.

-Developed brand guide image to improve overall branding.

Equally at home in corporate setting and traveling to multiple store

location.

2007- 2008 TOYRUS

Wayne, NJ

Corporate Merchandiser

-Proposed layout and design for new store layout contracts under tight

deadlines.

-Created new formula marketing team with photo shoot for upcoming calendar

and layouts events

-Develop apparel packet for TRU/BRU stores

-Established trusting relationship with designers, vendors and key clients

2005-2007 Lane Bryant

Columbus, OH

Corporate Assistant Merchandiser

Assisted in launch of the new denim collection -and introduction of urban,

denim apparel into non-urban markets.

Initiated ownership of all inside corporate mannequins for weekly/monthly

updates.

Drive visual standards through floor set plans merch hand books, and

corporate mannequins.

EDUCATION

Certificate Candidate, Color Theory Fashion Institute of

Technology New York, NY

B.S., Fashion Design Eastern Kentucky

University Richmond, KY

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