Ashley Meyer

Experience

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  Grant Thornton (US)

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

  Marketing Associate

  Executed and developed marketing materials within a new brand identity. Conducted research to develop annual market assessment of competitors, trends and opportunities. Assisted in developing and implementing processes for tracking marketing activities. Managed mailing lists and execution of direct mail campaigns; tracked follow-up and return on investment. Strategized with manager to develop themes and marketing materials, coordination of vendors, execution and management, and day-of issue resolution, for firm’s events. Managed, executed and tracked results of proposal process across all service lines, including coordination with local, regional and national professionals to develop timeline, strategy and content. Show less

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  Payless

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2014

  Expanded skills to entire Accessories category within 300+ stores in Latin and South America. Worked with cross-functional team, including Merchandise Planning, Distribution and Marketing to plan seasonal sales strategies. Worked closely with Footwear and agents to develop direct match handbags. Managed quality concerns and costing of delayed goods. Worked with peers across categories to develop and present trend boards. LEADERSHIPDeveloped Spring 2015 handbag assortment; presented at Line Review to CEO and field representatives. Directly reported to VP International Buying and assumed responsibilities of Buyer role during two-month interim period. Trained, delegated and prioritized workload for multiple assistant buyers. Served as Power User of, and on development and testing team for, new Line Manager.AWARDSHot Performance Award for International Handbag Sales, March 2014Hot Performance Award for International Handbag Sales, Spring 2014Hair on Fire Award for International Handbag Sales, July 2014 Show less Analyzed weekly sales and trends across stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Reviewed Weekly Inventory Forecast and assisted cross-functional team in determining and executing actions. Managed Buyer’s Flow, Commitment Sheets and Greensheets to track costing and IMO, initiate purchase orders, and manage in-store timing. Assisted in product development, including market trips, and cost negotiation with vendors to fit within seasonal strategy. Served as liaison with Franchising and International teams to communicate product assortment and trigger dates. Managed relationship with Legal for Intellectual Property reviews. Served as liaison for Marketing, Product Placement and Visual through Feature Pricing Tool and Marketing InfoSources.LEADERSHIPPresented seasonal assortment to international franchisees at Franchising Line Reviews. Represented Handbags during eCommerce Marketing Execution Meetings. Show less

  • Associate Buyer, International Accessories: Handbags, Accessories and Socks and Shoe Care

    Dec 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Assistant Buyer, Handbags

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2012
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  Junior League Of Topeka Inc

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Member

  Merry Market Committee

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  Rodan + Fields

  Jun 2016 - now

  Independent Consultant
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  The Buckle, Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Merchandising Assistant

  Responsible for daily business activities, including managing email correspondence and assisting in reviewing samples. Analyzed weekly selling and made recommendations on website inventory levels. Prepared for monthly reviews by gathering interest samples, negotiating costs with vendors, analyzing selling information through iSeries and AS400 programs, and submitting finalized orders through Style Tracker.

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  Cash-Wa Distributing

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Buyer
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  Kearney Regional Medical Center

  Aug 2021 - now

  Purchasing Agent at Kearney Regional Medical Center