FARRAH TAMARI
New York, New York USA +1-845-***-****
adjwkh@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrahtamari/ Experience BRUNELLO CUCINELLI—New York, New York Jul. 2018 – Dec. 2020 Women’s Buying Coordinator: Analyze merchandise sales (8 million +), collaborate with US stores, Italian partners and other corporate teams to manage store aesthetic as well as create a sellable collection.
• Track and Analyze weekly merchandise sales while monitoring stock on hand by region
• Collaborate with the senior buyer to build exclusive store assortments based on location and market needs
• Assist merchandiser to style unique looks for new window displays (20 + stores) by analyzing style and store selling
• Facilitate the implementation of newly released products within each store, catering to specific client needs
• Prepare seasonal, monthly, and weekly selling report recaps, communicate data findings to management on store, style, and category levels
• Responsible for creating seasonal buy books and compiling market materials
• Place and track special orders and initiate weekly store transfers; equates to 100+ units weekly
• Ensure the buying vision is in line with the overall company directive and brand through daily communication between US corporate teams and Italian partners
• Collaborate and develop relationships with store teams and top clients to create and merchandise looks
• Present seasonal collections to VIP clients in a one-on-one setting
• Assist in creating seasonal product trainings to drive sales and inspire sales associates to sell
• Continuously monitor competitors and surrounding markets ELIE TAHARI—New York, New York Jan. 2018 – Jul. 2018 Assistant Buyer: Collaborated with senior buyer on stock opportunities and analyzed past sales to create and design Made For Outlet merchandise.
• Assisted the lead buyer conduct merchandise buys for collection and outlet stores
• Completed an OTB/ required documents for a low cost budget, to present the finance team
• Allocated appropriate merchandise between collection and outlet stores
• Effectively and thoroughly planned stores budget sales goals
• Observed best sellers and aided with the design process for Made for Outlet merchandise Other Related Experience ELIE TAHARI— New York, New York May 2017 – Dec. 2017 Buying and Planning Intern: Assisted planner and senior buyer to ensure successful business. Ran weekly inventory reports and presented sales numbers NANETTE LEPORE— New York, New York Jan. 2016 – May 2017 Wholesale Intern: Assisted with pre/post market execution; edited in Joor MPORIUM— Poughkeepsie, New York Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017 Lead Marketing Strategist, Blog Coordinator and RIO Analyst (Student Run Enterprise): Constructed a calendar including marketing lead times for campaigns promotions, and events
Education Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York Aug. 2014 – May. 2018 Bachelors Major: Communications, Public Relations
Minor: Fashion Merchandising
• Dean’s List, GPA: 3.76
• Magna Cum Laude
• Broadcasting Education Association Annual Convention- First place
• Retail Math/ Accounting Tutor
Additional Information Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP), LightRoom, Joor, Cognos, KWI, BMS, Joor, NuOrder Languages: English (Native speaker), Arabic (Fluent), French (Intermediate) Interests: Shopping, Styling, International Travel, Reading, Tennis, and Pilates