Taylor B.

Experience

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  Tony Walker & Co.

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Buying Assistant

  •Started as an Fashion Intern, during which got promoted as an assistant to the buyers in the company. •This included being able to professionally contact vendors, the putting together of the initial Buying worksheets, followed by the purchasing booklets. As well as processing shipment and return vouchers.•Alongside working in the Buying office, still participated and succeeded in the internship program learning about the buying, marketing and retail side of having a successful department store. Winning 4/6 contests within the program and as a result being chosen to be taken on their NYC buying trip for the fall 2018 season. Show less

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  KMW Textiles

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Fashion Sales and Marketing Intern

  • Worked under Kara Wischerath, CEO in assisting the selection of assortments to bring to showings based on research, trend forecasting and market data. • Delivered Headers to clientele in a fast and efficient matter, displaying a sense of urgency.

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  Girl on The Glow

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  Planning and Marketing Assistant

  • Maintained and updated social media channels, creating new content and interacting with customers. Put together photoshoots by finding models, photographers and set location and themes.• Participated in launching the clothing line based on expanding the market from providing a service to apparel, worked with wholesalers to buy and customize product then launching onto the website

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  GUESS?, Inc.

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Future Leader Sales Associate

  • Among the top sales associates in the district, ranking within the top five in terms of sales volume and SPH for the region. • Transferred to the 5th Avenue flagship location (making $8 million annually) after becoming top associate at the second largest flagship location in Soho (making $1 million annually).• Nominated to join the Future Leader program which focuses on building leadership skills, driving a team, learning store metrics and visual merchandising. Show less

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  Stuart Weitzman

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Sales Associate

  •Helped support the selling floor and maintain the stock room. •Operated the register andprocessed phone orders. •Was able to give an exceptional customer shopping experience to clients and develop relationships and new clientele in a short period of time.

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  AllSaints

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Lead Fashion Stylist

  • The sole full time Stylist for the #1 Global Flagship store (making $18 million annually), took on the responsibility to develop and implement strategies to drive sales. • Relying back analyzed product trends and opportunities for each season to Store Manager. • Recognized by the region for successfully building a clientele book and contributing 15% to the overall business.

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  Ross Stores, Inc.

  Jun 2022 - now

  · Analyzed merchant data and gave suggested actions based on Open to Buy, Stock Analysis, and EOM Inventory.· Accurately and efficiently perform administrative tasks such as entering and monitoring purchase orders, creating buy plans based on IMU %, receipt plans, and vendor/ trend targets.· Developed effective relationships with vendors to be able to negotiate deals, gain market intel and discuss business issues.· In owning the merchant shipping report, creates solutions when shipment challenges of short shipments/ delays arise and understands importance of shipments to ensure EOMs are met. Show less

  • Assistant Buyer II- Travel Accessories & Sun

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Assistant Buyer I- Handbags

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2024