Brittany Bartolotta

Experience

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  Ralphs Ices

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2011

  Associate

  Key HolderOrdering and DeliveryCustomer service & sales

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  Marshalls Distribution Ctr

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2010

  Merchandising and Cashier

  Visual MerchandisingSalesInventory Control

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  Betsey Johnson

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  Buying Intern

  Created Line SheetsOrganized the new arrivals section for the websiteCreated top sellers presentation boards

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  Olivia Feldman Lingerie

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Sales Intern

  Created Line SheetsAssisted on Sales VisitsAttended and Managed the Curve Show boothMaintained multiple lines in the showroom

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  David R. Lingerie

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Sales Representative

  Management of three lines: Spanx, Wilt, & Cake Place Orders with BuyersSocial Media Search for Perspective Shops & new OutletsMaintain the ShowroomLine Presentations

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  Madame Alexander Doll Company

  May 2011 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Manager of Product Development

  Overseas product managementWork with Sales, Licensing, Design, Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resources and Shipping Departments for Ordering, Planning, Shipping, and Scheduling.Manage Collectibles, Play, and Specials for Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, and Big Lots AccountsCreate Vendor Ship ReportsUtilize CAMM Data Entry SystemPromote Madame Alexander at industry wide events, such as Toy Fair.Editor of the Toy Fair 2012 Catalog

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  Lifetime Brands

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2017

  Assistant to Category ManagersMaintain stock room & sampling Work with Sales, Design, Art, & Planogram departments to maintain the KitchenAid standardDirect interaction with Licensor Work with overseas vendors to ensure samples are adequate and on timeAttend customer meetings such as Target, JCP, Kohl's, Meijer, etc.Create Line Lists, Sell Sheets, and Mock Ups for various accountsUtilize SAP data systemCreate new item set-ups in SAPOrdering & fufillment of in house stockShowroom, SWOT, & Stock room merchandisingCompetitive analysis and shoppingConcept research and presentations Show less

  • PPM Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Assistant Category Manager KitchenAid/Pantryware

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2016
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  RGI Home

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Account Coordinator

  • Preparing presentations of Monthly Assortment Plans based on the Analysis of Sales, Margins, Projections, and Buyer’s recommendations• Monitoring Time & Action calendar to ensure critical deadlines are achieved • Working with our Overseas team to ensure all Pricing, Templates, PO’s are accurate and up to date• Scheduling Meetings with Buyers • Merchandising the Showroom• Creating Monthly Competitive Analysis based on Store Visits • Managing the Sample Review process for all Product Development • Maintaining the Showroom & Fabric inventory• Collaborating with the Product Managers and Account Managers to review our current assortment and fill any white spaces as well as discontinue poor sellers• Compiling Monthly Sales Reads, Analytics, and Trends and Present to Management Teams• Utilizing the Nav/Jet system to review Item Details and Run Reports• Researching Print and Icon options for upcoming Assortment Plans Show less

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  Kraus, USA

  May 2018 - now

  Assistant Product Development Director

  • Monitoring Time & Action calendar to ensure deadlines are achieved• Working with our Overseas team to ensure all Drawings, Die-lines, Pricing, Packaging, Finishes, Certifications, QC Checks, Product Launches, and Content are accurate and up to date for each Roll-Out• Managing the Implementation of a Packaging Update to all existing and new items• Implementation of the Prop 65 compliance• Utilizing Sharepoint, Sage, and Opal • Analyzing our Ratings and Reviews to provide feedback to the company on how we can improve our Products and Content• Providing the company with detailed shipping information for New Products to launch Content in a timely manner• Working closely with the Company Owners to review new Product ideas and to collaborate• Creating training material for our Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales Teams to educate them on new Product Launches and the Features and Benefits of our items• Traveling to China to meet with our current Vendors and prospective Vendors• Training new employees on Department tasks, information, and data storage• Assisting on proposals for Wholesale projects with high-end clients• Managing and tracking in-store roll-outs for Home Depot, Lowes, and Costco Show less