Lily Zenner

* Aids in apparel development from concept to delivery by working with design fit team manufacturers and buyers. Drives the seasonal development of products and materials from concept to the on-time commercialization of products. Ensure product is produced at the highest level while maintaining targeted Initial markup (IMU). Continually improves or creates processes efficiency and accuracy based on self-initiated innovative creative solutions. Produces detailed & accurate garment tech packs. Ensure all samples are tracked delivered on time and reviewed for correct construction and quality. Participates in fitting to ensure correct construction of garments.

Sourced, designed, & developed completely new packaging for the brand/all stores. Managed displays, packaging, and visual categories for 150+ stores. Worked with vendors to design, produce, and fulfill all products in all categories. Managed forecasting, buying, inventory, orders, and allocation for all categories. Assortment planning and space planning: determine merchandise flow of assortments using sales data analysis, companywide and per store. Created store layouts (planograms) in AutoCAD for stores to utilize. Reconcile and approve vendor invoices and store orders. Created and updated various guides and forms to train and assist store employees with visual merchandising projects and standards. Forecasted and successfully maintained annual budget. Worked with store and regional managers to give direction on executing visual merchandising in stores. Improved process efficiency and accuracy based on self-initiated innovative creative solutions.

* Consulted with clientele in starting and expanding their art collections while negotiating with clients to close deals. Acted as the liaison between client, vendor, and artist for specially commissioned works. Created and distributed marketing materials: utilized email, internet, websites, direct mail, and paper marketing materials. Helped plan and execute special events and art shows and successfully practiced cross-marketing with other local businesses.

* Performed analysis of sales, margin, competitive pricing, store, and category performance. Made recommendations based on research. Attended vendor meetings to review business, make product recommendations and choose new styles with the buyer. Setup up new SKUs and edited existing SKUs, priced new styles, edited POs, initiated recalls, and composed memos. Maintained physical assortments in the office and assisted with assortment planning annually. Created AD sheets for catalogs, other advertising, proof advertising, and made recommendations for advertising products.

* Analyzed store sales, planned/forecasted entire store assortment, purchased all inventory and supplies, met and negotiated with vendors, maintained weekly budgets, and ensured profit margins were met. Performed market evaluations and researched competition. Restructured pricing and practices based on the current market and adjusted as the market dictated. Created an effective delivery program including researching technology and laws. Organized and managed advertising campaigns, deals, and promos. Managed a team of 5+ employees including, interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring/career growth.

Sales Associate * Started as a Customer Sales Associate for four months, ensuring that each customer received the same excellent service. Promoted to 2nd Assistant Store Manager overseeing eight employees and managed operational tasks including shipping and receiving, processing transfers, damages, creating weekly schedules, implementing loss prevention strategies, and ensuring all resources were being used to increase sales. Planned, executed, and maintained visual directives specifications Handle daily customer requests and issues. Managed weekly sales and product training with staff. Received promotion to 1st Assistant Store Manager and acted as Store Manager for 2.5 months.