Experience

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  University of wisconsin-madison

  Sept 2006 - May 2010

  Design studies assistant
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  Pitaya

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Merchandise sales intern
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  Shopko

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  I am an Associate Buyer for Hair Care, Color, Accessories, Skin Care, Personal Wash, Sun Care, and Travel/Trial. Categories I also have experience in are Feminine Hygiene, Family Planning, and Incontinence.-Deep analysis and brand partnerships to create trend right, relevant assortments for the consumer-Design easy navigational planograms for the customer-Vendor relationships and negotiations-Forecast sales and profit monthly-Bid for and allocate future advertising on Print and Online ads-Communicate with stores on execution of merchandising-Manager to Buyer’s Assistant Show less -Trained with Business Analyst and Buyer in different divisions to learn daily responsibilities and job tasks-Met weekly with Senior leaders to talk about business, strategies, and projects-Worked on various projects for Senior Leaders -Created a new clothing line in the Apparel Division introducing a new brand targeted towards a new customer for Shopko; Presented line to Senior Leaders as well as Buyers, Trend Department, and Advertising. After, was promoted to Associate Buyer. Show less

  • Associate Buyer

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Executive Merchandising Trainee

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
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  Wet seal, inc

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Planner for Jewelry, Hair, Beauty, Junior's Accessories, and All Junior Plus Size (Tops, Bottoms, and Ready-To-Wear).-Create Financial Budget plans-Manage Sales, Inventory, Receipts, Margin, IMU, and Markdown forecasts monthly-Project a Daily Sales forecast for all Departments in Wet Seal -Create Store Clusters based on Sales Analysis for special programs and Regional programs-Work side by side with Jr. Plus buyer in assortment process for Online Launch in Nov. 12 and In Store Launch in Feb. 13-Manager of all Trend Coding and Theme Recapping for all Departments in Wet Seal-Manage and execute Markdowns for Promotion and Clearance each week Show less

  • Planner

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Associate Planner

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
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  Esprit

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Divisional women's, accessories, kids european planning ecom

  Plan financial budgets and in-season forecasting for 50+ product classes and departments Lead EU E-com Divisional Planner with collaborations of 8 Merchandise Managers and 2 E-com Planners Create Buying strategies for all seasons/collections and give final approval for product buys Analyze consumer behavior, traffic trends, social engagement and general feedback with Arvato Pricing and Markdown management for Total E-com by country (30 countries) Implementation of new standardized Ecom reporting and Ad Hoc reporting Omni-channel projects between Design, Marketing, Wholesale, Retail, Controlling and IT Show less

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  Zoll's consulting

  Jul 2017 - now

  Founder and ceo

  We are a solution-based brand & retail consultancy, providing exceptional service to our clients. We bridge cultures, inspire people, and respect the world we live in.SERVICESBuying and Product DevelopmentPlanning and AllocationBrand PartnershipsGlobal CommerceMarketingSocial MediaStrategic Brand PlanningVisual MerchandisingStyling & DesignCultural Trends

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  Indistry media

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Director of brand partnerships
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  Windsor fashions

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2024

  Vp, divisional merchandise manager

  DMM of Jewelry, Accessories, Handbags, Lingerie and Shoes

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  Brizoli wellness

  Jul 2024 - now

  Health and wellness business owner

  Health and Fitness Support for the Journey of MotherhoodActivewear Line COMING SOON!