LINNEA B. RIELAND

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DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33446

561-***-****

adm7g6@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

KAREN KANE –

Independent Sales Representative, Southeast June 2020-November 2020

● Sell Karen Kane merchandise to boutiques and speciality stores in the designated territory

● Establish and maintain relationships with boutique owners and ensure that these accounts receive excellent customer service

● Prospect and open new accounts to grow the business and exceed sales goals in the territory

● Attend trade shows at Atlanta Market and Trendz

Retail Business Coordinator, South Florida Aug 2014 – March 2020

● Directly oversee and manage a 2.5 million dollar territory

● Partner with department stores including Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Dillards, and Lord and Taylor on business development at the store level

● Merchandise new product and seasonal collections

● Organize and conduct in-store events and product training seminars to drive business.

● Develop relationships and communicate with buyers and account executives on the needs at the store level

LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN – Brand Manager-Temporary Position Oct 2012 – Jan 2013

● Temporarily covered Boca Raton, PGA, Wellington, and Ft. Lauderdale territory for the coordinator on Maternity Leave.

● Responsible for presentation in Lauren, Lauren Active, Lauren Jeans, Lauren Petites and Woman,

● Prepared stores for two Ralph Lauren Corporate Holiday visits.. LAUNDRY BY SHELLI SEGAL – Merchandise Coordinator, Southeast 2004-2008

● Merchandised selling floor for multiple department stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee to ensure proper merchandise placement and presentation.

● Created and implemented sales contests and giveaways as well as special events

● Conducted in-store seminars to associates to educate them on merchandising standards

● Tracked and reported sales trends and purchasing/inventory needs to buyers and sales reps. TOMMY HILFIGER – Merchandise Coordinator, South Florida 2001-2004

● Merchandised selling floor for multiple department stores in South Florida.

● Successfully worked with all levels of company management and employees

● Coordinated seminars, customer events, and personal appearances to drive business LEVI-STRAUSS AND COMPANY - Merchandise Coordinator, Northern Virginia 1998-2001

● Merchandised selling floor for multiple department stores in Northern Virginia.

● Conducted in-store product knowledge seminars to increase brand awareness

● Fostered positive relationships with buyers and account executives EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts : The College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, Virginia

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