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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
CEO of The Impeccable Pig
Krystal McAnaw- Supervisor
Owner of Haute Pink Boutique
Breanne Story- Colleague
Production Assistant- BuddyLove