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DORENE D’AMATO

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P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Argee America Sportswear – Sales Manager /Merchandising New York, NY 2022- Present

• Developed multi- category line .

• Booked 2 million year one.

• Managed maintained and established contacts with management and buyers

• Selling to Major Dept. stores and discounters. List available upon request I Apparel . Outerwear – Sales Manager /Merchandising New York, NY 2021 - 2022

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• Collaborated Members Only, Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon brands

• Assisted in merchandising and trend research for brands

• Booked 650K in new business for the company

• Managed shipping/receiving, stock distribution and inventory tracking

• Maintained long-term relationships with buyers, DM’s, GM’s, VP’s, etc. LUCKY BRAND CLOTHING – Supervisor/Sales Consultant/Stylist Huntington, NY 2021

• Recognized as top booking salesperson

• Assist customers in building a sale from one item to a complete outfit

• Handle promotions weekly according to Lucky Brand standards

• Handle and merchandise inventory

• Conduct weekly research analysis for customer style choices that are not available in-store or online

• Possess extensive product knowledge (i.e. – denim fabrications, hardware, washes and fits) ASHLEY FURNITURE – Home Furnishing & Bedding Consultant Farmingdale, NY 2020

• Responsible for interacting with customers for furniture/bedding and increasing sales

• Merchandised sales floor with new products

SMILES FASHION - Key Account Exec/Merchandiser New York, NY 2016 - 2019

• Oversaw operational/merchandising to drive top-line sales growth and profitability

• Launched a knit/active and soft bottoms line that matched current fashion trends

• Participated in all fits and production meetings

• Generated sales over $15,000,000

Booked over $72,000,000 in sales during professional career

• Highly motivated, strategic minded and results driven merchandising executive with successful experience across multiple areas of business in department store, mid-tier and off-price retailers.

• Strong record of working with start-up companies and taking them from concept to fruition

• Develops strong partnerships with retailers to drive sales by identifying trends, and aligning merchandising and business strategies. Strengths include:

• Merchandising

• Negotiating Skills

• Product Development

• Trend Forecasting

• Production / Fit Abilities

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THRILL JEANS - Key Account Executive/Merchandiser Fit/Production New York, NY 2013 - 2016

• Sourced trims and fabrics with multiple mills and factories overseas, communicating with them daily to ensure items were being produced and shipped in an effective and efficient manner

• Developed strong private label business with several accounts including Ashley Stewart/Marianne’s, JCP, Forever 21, Rue 21, Wet Seal/Ardene, Cato Stores

• Booked over $8,500,000 in direct wholesale sales FAME FASHION/ CREST/HYBRID JEANS – Start-up Division/Merchandising New York, NY 2011 - 2013

• Headed up denim start-up division for activewear company

• Identified trends, merchandising and marketing strategies to maximize sales, margins and turns

• Managed shipping/receiving, stock distribution and inventory tracking

• Maintained long-term relationships with buyers, DM’s, GM’s, VP’s, etc.

• Booked over $10,000,000

STARGATE/FREESTYLE REVOLUTION – Sr. Account Exe/Merchandiser New York, NY 2007 - 2011

• Significantly improved sales, margins and turns by controlling inventories, and developing strategies that capitalized on market trends, by aligning product, merchandising, ecommerce and promotional initiatives to drive the business

• Worked closely with cross functional teams to build private label brands by analyzing business, identifying trends, and sourcing and developing brand appropriate merchandise to achieve fiscal goals;

• Successfully booked over $9,000,000

ANDREW SPORT/JYPSY JEANS – Division Head/Merchandiser New York, NY 2003 - 2007

• Developed dynamic marketing, hangtags and trim packages for new product lines

• Launched new division of denim from concept to fruition

• Worked closely with design and production team

• Established extensive relationships with several retailers

• Booked over $24,000,000 in sales

E DUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

B.S. of Fashion Business and Merchandising

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