Assistant Buyer

Alexandra Brinkman

**** *. ***** ****** ******: 614-***-****

Columbus, OH 43212 ************@*****.***

Fashion Marketing & Media

Confident, multi-skilled college graduate with excellent knowledge of marketing, finance and business processes seeking a merchandising and retail position where education, work experience, and a positive attitude will lead to contributing creatively and collaboratively.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; Strong leadership, communication and data analytical skills gained from academic studies and internship/leadership experiences. Detailed oriented with the ability to observe and maintain accuracy and confidentiality of information; Ability to work successfully in a team environment and can also work independently with a moderate level of direction. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration – Major: Marketing/Minor Economics

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2018 Graduate

GPA- 3.4

Awards and Affiliations

Marketing Internship Award –Team Award for New Member Enrollment, Spring Semester 2015 Global Business Network and American Marketing Association

professional Experience

Ascena Retail Group -Catherine’s- Columbus, OH December2018- Present

Assistant Buyer – Full Time – Partnered with planning and allocation around sales forecasting/planning to architect and align with business plan and department plans; Drove superior performance by reviewing business in-season to maximize sales and profit. Ensure Design/Product Development are aligned and executing to the merchandising strategy from concept to market. Made merchandising/promotional recommendations to distort key categories/items which integrate with the merchandising, marketing and promotional plans. Proficient with using FlexPLM, RMS, and Microstrategy.

Big Lots - Columbus, OH May 2018- December2018

Merchandise Coordinator – Full Time – Supports the merchant team in purchase order submission and revision process. Data entry for SAP product management system. Organizes and maintains samples for all channels (planograms, stores, and E-Commerce). Assists with sample management as well as vendor management.

Ladybird Fashions – Columbus, OH- May 2018 – October 2018

Retail Management/ Sales Position - Part Time- Assists with the development of social media campaigns as well as the operations of mobile advertising. Analyzed tracking purchases of new merchandise while working with international show rooms and buyers.

Ohio –US House of Representatives - Columbus, OH May 2017 – August 2017

Internship – Marketing Analyst – Developed innovative marketing material for all local fundraising events; Researched and analyzed membership data and presented analysis to senior support staff; Updated campaign donations and worked on special ad-hoc projects.

WE Style, Inc. - Lexington, KY March 2015 – May 2015

Internship – Network Coordinator - Developed New Membership Marketing Campaign to increase company’s on-line presence and membership participation; Researched and analyzed membership data and worked with management to create solutions to remedy declines; Presented Internship program to Dean of the Gatton College of Business & Economics to obtain college credit for Internship Program

Leadership Experience

Alpha Phi Iota Nu – National Fraternity for Women August 2014 - 2018

Media/Marketing/Recruitment Team - Responsible for developing target membership marketing for Alpha Phi Iota Nu chapter. Collaborated with other members to actively recruit, interview and develop new members for three academic years; Managed the financial budget for events.

Merchandise Design Team – Liable for designing and distributing merchandise to be sold across the University of Kentucky’s campus.

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