Sample Resume

Merchandise Manager

Objective

To work in Challenging demanding all my skill and efforts to explore and adapt myself in different field, and realize my potential and contribute to the development of organization with impressive performance.

Experience

Merchandise Manager – Footwear
American Eagle Outfitters – Pittsburgh, PA

• Communicated effectively and coordinate all functions of the design team, planner, merchandise analyst, and assistant.
  
• Negotiated with vendors to develop merchandise with the best possible price/value relationship in the marketplace; possess knowledge of fabric, cut/make/trim of a garment, and the best country to source that garment.
  
• Established beginning of season strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity.
  
• Worked in conjunction with planning to manage the Open To Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and Weeks of Supply.
  
• Understood (at all times) competition and marketplace.
  
• Work closely with Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas and division.
  
• Analyzed performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities that can exceed plan; quickly adapt to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
  
• Developed and execute major test floor sets with ongoing management and communication with design team to execute the in-season testing process.
  
• Leaded and developed team in learning buying functions to prepare for next position.
  
• Took on special division projects that enable them to demonstrate their leadership responsibilities and contribute on a more “Macro” level.
  
• Established critical skills of people management and people development.
  
• Effectively and efficiently run business meetings to ensure objectives are met timely.
  
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Merchandise Manager
Hyatt – San Antonio, TX

• Identificated of key categories/items/departments and the distortion to focus on driving newness and, fashion penetration. Delivers first to market product with one eye point of view.
  
• Communicated of strategic vision, line plan and key categories/items Team.
  
• Executed of the line plan and communication of any changes to the Team.
  
• Collected of market/vendor information and integration into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product.
  
• Synthesized of information from customer research, store visits, competitors, fashion leaders, and the markets and vendors and determination of the relevancy to LB’s brand strategy.
  
• Collaboration with Design in fabric development and selection.
  
• Selection of fashion styles that fit and flatter multiple body types, offering diverse styling, and are customer intimate.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Princeton University.

Skills

• Prior buying experience from a specialty or department store.
  
• Aggressive and passionate individual will be most successful in this and future roles.
  
• Keen sense of fashion exhibited through personal taste.
  
• Understanding of fashion designer labels and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the AE customer.
  
• Excellent analytical and creative skills to challenge the planning and design sides of the organization.
  
• Risk Taker – Carefully considers risk/reward, ready to try new ways of doing things to improve learning.
  
• Forward Thinking/Innovative – Not satisfied with the status quo, ahead of the times, advanced views, creating something like nothing done or experienced before.
  
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy (coolness and composure under strain, confidence without arrogance).
  
• Persuasive – Able to motivate others through the appropriate use of interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.
  
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments.
  
• Computer literacy. Microsoft Office Suite preferred.