EDUCATION

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Degree in Merchandising Management December 2001

UNIVERSITY OF lLLINOIS AT

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

May 1999

SKILLS

•Proficient in EPICOR

•LightSpeed

•Microsoft Word

•Microsoft Excel

•Microsoft PowerPoint

•Adobe Photoshop

•QuickBooks POS

•Fluent in Korean

EXPERIENCE

IRO, NEW YORK Visual Merchandiser Manager (August 2017 to Present)

•Drive decision making in season to achieve financial and strategic targets

•Conceptualized and created vision for overall merchandise strategies on a seasonal and monthly basis to be executed in US stores

•Responsible for the conceptualization development and implementation of visual strategy and direction give to all IRO stores

•Oversee daily merchandising for all 6 stores, floor set planning and execution, replenishment, and maintain visual presentation standards

•Trained, coached and directed Managers/Associates by conducting merchandising workshops. Developed merchandising story in line with business standards and goals

•Worked closely with account executives on the wholesale accounts products and VM callouts

•Ensured development and delivery of all field and partner facing merchandising guidelines and planograms

SAKS FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK Brand Ambassador (August 2016- July 2017)

•Opened new store location and was responsible for generating $390K in individual sales during the first quarter

•Communicated daily with buyers to develop effective assortments and replenishment

•Built a comprehensive understanding of the market and competitors

•Worked closely with SVM to ensure all visual merchandising guidelines for store level

IRO, NEW YORK Whole Account Executive (April 2016 — August 2016)

•Worked directly with buying and planning teams to review sales, profitability, and OTB

•Fostered an alliance between the buyer, the store marketing group, and managers in order to develop an in store visual presence

•Reviewed best and worst sellers with design, both internal and external

•Collaborated with field marketing to improve in store positions, execution, and performance

•Conducted store visits and organized seasonal product knowledge clinics for in-store team and monitored seasonal & replenishment inventory levels

VINCE, NEW YORK Key Holder (September 2014 — April 2016)

• Generated $1.9M sales during first year of sales, exceeding monthly goal by 25%.

• Partnered with VM team for floor set to implement visual merchandising guidelines

• Collaborated with Area Manager to execute new product launches and in-store events

Supported VM team in developing seasonal VM directives

Consulted Vince’s corporate executives on a monthly basis for a store walkthrough, update on the performance of new products, and to advise on the new season’s collection

PHOENIX ROZE Wholesale Account Assistant (April 2014 — September 2014)

Phoenix Roze comprises high-end artistic and elegant jewelry made from hand worked clusters of stones

•Supported wholesale team in driving seasonal sales goals by account to achieve financial targets

•Coordinated all samples for Ecommerce and Ad shoots

•Assisted with market preparation during market and maintained showroom & sample closets at all times

THERAPY286 Wholesale Account Manager April 2014 — September 2014

CRAM FOR KIDS Founder & Owner March 2010- September 2012

CALVIN TRAN US Director of Retail September 2004- January 2010

CALVIN TRAN Operations Manager June 2002- August 2004

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