SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Keynote
Publitas
CMS
Joor
Time Management
Self-management
Leadership
Public Speaking
EXPERIENCE
Footwear Market Analyst
The Doneger Group, New York, NY January 2019– Present
• Present business strategies and trend forecasts to retail clients and vendors based on extensive market research and analysis
• Account executive and main liaison between company executives, retail clients and wholesale vendors
• Attend, analyze and report feedback on industry tradeshows and showrooms in New York City and internationally
• Assist creative services departments by providing research to incorporate into trend forecasts
Assistant Merchandise Strategist
The Doneger Group, New York, NY January 2018– December 2018
• Worked closely with market analyst in composing presentations regarding current selling, projections, trends and consumer shifts
• Attended market meetings with executives, designers, vendors and retailers to present trend direction and market research
• Created web content for the footwear department; industry articles, tradeshow recaps, retail happenings and monthly review
Field Merchandiser
Dolce Vita Footwear, New York, NY December 2015 – December 2017
• Developed high level relationships with in-store management and sales associates
• Merchandised and executed brand product in stores within guidelines
• Provided monthly and weekly intelligence and analytical recaps both for the brand and direct competitors
• Increased sales by assessing and leading product knowledge seminars and contests Retail Communications Intern
Michael Kors, New York, NY August 2015 – December 2015
• Partnered with other retail departments to gather data for communication needs
• Analyzed and compiled data for communication to relay to retail teams
• Collaborated with communications team to brainstorm, plan and design internal communication tools
Sales Assistant
June Jacobs Spa Collection, New York, NY May 2015 – August 2015
• Managed customer service inbox by assisting in all order inquiries both domestic and international
• Opened new product and merchandised the showroom and shelves
• Participated in working with product development team to create and maintain marketing materials
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Marketing
LIM College
New York, NY
2013 – 2016
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Multi-tasking merchandiser and analyst, well known for successfully taking projects from beginning stages to completion. Polished and professional offering proficiency in fashion, specifically in footwear. Pursuing a new role where hard work, dedication, and ability to grow strong relationships will be highly valued.
RACHAEL BIANCO
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Jersey City, NJ
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