Retail Solutions Project Manager

Monica Shanley

BUYER/MERCHANDISER

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Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft PowerPoint

Business Analysis

Microsoft Office

Strong Decision Making Skills

Fashion Knowledge

Negotiating Skills

Brand Development

Profile

Knowledgeable Fashion Buyer/Merchandiser with a motivated attitude and an exceptional understanding of the Fashion Industry at large. Experienced in researching, evaluating, and buying clothes and accessories in accordance with the mission of a brand. Offering strong decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and other creative professionals. Employment History

Account/Allocation manager, RMV, Denver

J UNE 2 0 1 0 — APRIL 2 0 2 2

• Researches evaluates, and purchases for a high volume valet company

• Collaborates with marketing professionals to ensure the brand and mission of the company are honored

• Manages multiple large accounts

• Directly handles all HR functions including payroll, scheduling, and employee benefits

• Operates as lead project manager for all private events Sr Merchandiser, Winston Retail Solutions, Denver

F EBRUARY 2 0 0 6 — F EBRUARY 2 0 1 0

• Senior Merchandiser for Nike and Michael Kors

• Confirmed purchase orders and made and documented shipping arrangement's

• Worked to understand the desires and needs of customers

• Developed and executed seasonal unit plans in collaboration with the brands for Nordstrom, Macy's and Dicks Sporting Goods

Merchandise Manger /Buyer, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Lakewood JANUARY 2 0 0 0 — F EBRUARY 2 0 0 6

• Managed all merchandise levels in the store

• Strategized seasonal and specialty lines and gathered items to fill them

• Identified poor-performing styles and provided markdown strategies to move the products

• Monitored sales and executed markdown's while maintaining gross margin plan

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Metropolitan State University, Denver S E P T EMBER 1 9 9 5 — MAY 1 9 9 9

Minor in Business

References

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