Eva Marie Sampson
**** ***** ******* – PLANO, TX 75093
PHONE 972-***-**** – E-MAIL *******@*****.***
EVA MARIE SAMPSON
OBJECTIVE
Marketing Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge in Allocating and Buying
Experience in both Women’s and Home Departments
Excels in profit-oriented decisions
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong work ethic with a commitment to teamwork
More than five years of Merchandising Experience
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Business Administration- 2005
Dual Major: Marketing and Management
EXPERIENCE
JCPenney Headquarters – 2005-Present
Women’s Collections – 2009-Present
Senior Assistant Buyer
Plan, purchase, and control merchandising and marketing for assigned lines
Develop compelling assortment across channels of business
Provide leadership and support for merchandise trainees
Utilize business strategies to improve the planning and communication of key trends to customers
Identify opportunities to maximize sales for $155 million dollar business
Women’s Outerwear – 2007-2009
Assistant Buyer
Develop and support rollout of Junior Outerwear
Successfully supported $160 million dollar business
Identify and implement contingency plans with suppliers and sourcing to drive incremental business
Collaborate with sourcing to use off-season production to take advantage of incentive pricing
Home - Seasonal Business and Tabletop – 2005-2007
Allocator/Senior Allocator
Execute pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to develop optimal distribution strategies
Allocate fashion and basic merchandise to stores based on business objectives to maximize sales and profit
References will be provided upon request