Retail, Wholesale, Sales, Design
Resume:
KATHRYN TAFT FAY
ad2ph2@r.postjobfree.com
GREENWICH, CT 06831
OBJECTIVE
To work in a creative and
collaborative environment where I
can add value as a champion of the
product as well as leverage my
expertise in production,
merchandising, sales, and buying
SKILLS
Retail & Wholesale Sales, Product
Management, Buying, Factory and
Fabric Sourcing, Market/Trend
Research
EXPERIENCE
W HOTEL STYLE LAB/BUYER & POP-UP STORE MANAGER
September 2016 - January 2017
Buyer of beauty, fashion, travel, and accessory products for W Hotel Style Lab, seasonal pop-up. Responsible for inventory maintenance, monitoring sell through, reorders, product tutorials, visual merchandising TOOTSIES, RETAIL & MARKETING CONSULTANT
June 2015 - August 2016
Hired by Tootsies Owner, Mickey Rosmarin, to review sales of all departments and suggest new brands and marketing strategies to reenergize and reinvigorate the Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta Stores NOVELLA SHOWROOM, OWNER
June 2001 - December 2003
Founder of Soho Showroom representing women’s clothing, handbag, and accessory brands. Led sales meetings, submitted orders to designers, and assisted designers with factory production, margin management, and reordering
SUNDARI, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS
December 1999 - June 2001
Responsible for new product development, testing, package design, pricing, and inventory management for skincare and body products RALPH LAUREN, RLX SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER
October 1997 - October 1999
Chosen by RL to be on the first product team for RLX. Responsible for sourcing new factories, and fabrics, training new sales teams, and ensuring proper pricing, inventory, and delivery to stores. Liaison with RLX Golf PGA Golfers, Olympic Ski Team, and Aspen Ski Instructors DONNA KARAN INTERNATIONAL, PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
August 1996 - September 1997
Responsible for the timely production of sample and bulk production of DKNY Men’s products.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL
Bachelor of Arts, 1994
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