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Whitney Hogestyn

Whitney Hogestyn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Department Manager at Nordstrom

  • Education

    • Malibu High School

      1999 - 2003

    • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

      2007 - 2008
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) Merchandise Marketing and Product Development

    • University of California, Irvine

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor's degree Psychology and Social Behavior

  • Experience

    • 7 For All Mankind

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
      Design Intern

      -Collaborated with production and design teams for launch of Spring 2007 line-Learned manufacturing fundamentals for a large scale line-Communicated with overseas vendors

    • Toy Crazy

      Jun 2007 - Jul 2009
      Keyholder

      -Responsible for opening and closing procedures -Coordinated daily cash settlement-Established strong client relationships-Trained new employees on fundamentals of company and product knowledge-Set daily sales goals for the team-In charge of receiving new stock and maintaining inventory management-Merchandised sales floor daily

    • BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      Merchandising Intern

    • Rachel Zoe, Inc.

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
      Styling Intern

      -Communicated daily with public relations firms for clients -Negotiated orders and pulled looks for photoshoots and events -Organized samples for clients-Assisted with fittings for Oscars, Grammy's and other special events

    • Nordstrom

      Aug 2009 - now

      Department Manager: Women's Active & SwimwearHave worked with Nordstrom for 6 years and have received 6 promotions Job responsibilites include: -Achieving department volume; including both monthly and annual productivity goals -Manage salespeople to meet & exceed their sales goals-Recruit, hire & train sales team -Promote sales team to future leadership positions -Deliver outstanding customer service-Advances merchandise presentation skills -Lead the team to act as fashion and product knowledge experts-Communicate regularly with regional merchandiser and buyers -Maintain an active floor presence and achieve personal sales per hour goals-inventory management Show less

      • Department Manager- Women's Active & Swim

        Jun 2015 - now

      • Department Manager- Kidswear & Kids Shoes

        Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

      • Department Manager- Lingerie, Hosiery, Women's Active & Swimwear

        May 2013 - Jun 2015

      • Department Manager- Lingerie & Hosiery

        May 2012 - May 2013

      • Department Manager- Dresses/Special Occasion

        Jun 2011 - May 2012

      • Assistant Department Manager- Lingerie & Hosiery

        Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Certified Fit Stylist

        Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Mastectomy Fitter