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EDUCATION

University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Bachelor of Human Environmental Sciences in Apparel Studies RECENT EXPERIENCE

BuddyLove in Dallas, Texas

Production Director October 2017-Current

• In depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing and development

• Experience with traveling to vendors/factories overseas

• Sourcing and choosing materials for product

• Translate concepts into collections using color stories and complementary fits

• Lead fittings and identify necessary fit corrections

• Creation and implementation of product development calendars

• Lead and monitor WIPs for all product stages for a fast-paced calendar

• Send and receive sample shipments

• Maintain and organize all sample racks and label samples accordingly

• Evaluate samples to determine compliance of specs, construction and overall quality

• Main point of contact/communicator of changes

• Conduct market research of competitors to identify target costs and new techniques/materials in the market

• Coach sales staff and other team members on all product specifications

• Oversees production assistant who works on jewelry, accessory, and basics line development Sales Manager January 2017-October 2017

• Identified, pursued, and land new business prospects

• Actively participated in the full cycle sales process for both new and existing clients

• Responsible for the continual coaching and training of sales representatives

• Provided critical support in business development related matters

• Aid in developing, maintaining and tracking sales budgets

• Directly managed sales representatives aimed at supporting & growing the team’s capabilities including performance reviews, promotions, and territory assignments Sales Representative August 2015-January 2017

• Attended fashion markets across the countries to expand the line to different territories

• Traveled in mobile showroom to different areas of the south territory to see clients at their store locations

• Office duties including bill collections, charging and shipping orders, warehouse management and organization

• Created social media content

The Impeccable Pig in Plano, Texas

Store Manager July 2013-August 2015

• Took over opportunity store where sales goals had not been met in over a year

• Raised revenues by 23% from 2013 to 2014

• Achieving highest sales the store has seen since opening in 2006

• Properly budgeted all store needs including supplies, merchandise, and payroll hours to keep profits up

• Recruited and hired new staff and coached assistant manager, sales lead, and sales associates to increase profits

• Boasted lowest turnover rate of all stores within company

• Assisted owner with purchasing

Zara in Dallas, Texas

Women's Department Assistant Manager June 2012-July 2013

• Worked directly under General Manager in high volume department (about $5 million sales/year)

• Extensive knowledge of multiple sales and budget reports

• Responsible for payroll of women's department

• Effectively managed twenty or more employees

• Controlled stock levels and ensured quality organization of stock room

• Accountable for daily cash management activities and ensuring all loss prevention measures are met correctly

• Created daily and weekly schedules for women’s department employees

• Responsible for daily operational duties such as paperwork, communication with corporate offices, and ordering of replenishment and new clothing, shoes, and accessories

• Received, processed, merchandised and organized back stock of new shipments of up to 2500 units twice per week

REFERENCES

Jennifer Correa- Supervisor

214-***-****

CEO of The Impeccable Pig

Krystal McAnaw- Supervisor

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Owner of Haute Pink Boutique

Breanne Story- Colleague

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Production Assistant- BuddyLove

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