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driven professional seeking a challenging position in planning and allocations management, where expertise in retail forecasting, employee development, technical systems, and client services will prove instrumental to company success.

                                        profile                                      

 

a results-oriented manager offering over twelve years professional experience; qualified in business analysis and management. in-depth expertise in spreadsheet analysis and forecasting. strong hands on knowledge of staff supervision, training, and mentoring. dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. awarded for highest division sales. core competencies include:

 

strategic planning                 retail distribution                 budget planning

merchandise displays           sales and marketing              inventory control

procurement                          warehousing                          performance standards

safety & compliance             team leadership                   technical support

 

                           professional experience                         

 

liz claiborne and juicy couture                                                                                                                               2004-present

planning and allocation manager

• successfully introduced juicy couture to outlet markets, including store setup, financial goals, and fixture planning. 
• effectively collaborate with cft members to ensure financial strategies and merchandise goals. 
• develop receipt flow strategy to achieve budget.
• consistently train, develop, and manage store planners to ensure quality customer service.

 

ann taylor loft                                                                                                                                                                   2003-2004

store planner

• effectively collaborated with planners to determine store profiles and dept/class plans for openings.
• consistently analyzed and managed store performance at the department and class level.

 

j. crew                                                                                                                                                                                   2000-2003

senior financial analyst, 2003

• successfully managed overall financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking and analyzing results.
• consistently provided analytical support for overhead departments currently managed by finance team.

 

associate planner/retail planning, 2000-2003

• successfully planned $3m women s footwear initiative; forecasted weekly financial and inventorial reports. 
• responsible for supervision of 145 retail stores; maximized sales and maintained appropriate bom and woh levels. 
• effectively created new store's merchandise assortment; analyzed and reacted to post opening trends.

 

salomon smith barney                                                                                                                                                        1998-2000

portfolio analyst intern

• consistently assisted financial advisor in generate spreadsheet analysis of clients portfolios. 
• proficiently performed special projects in stocks, mutual funds, and other securities. 

 

j. crew                                                                                                                                                                                   1996-1998

sales associate

• successfully promoted customer loyalty, repeat business, and referrals through ensuring quality customer service.

                                      education                                    

 

montclair state university, upper montclair, nj.                                                                                                              1999

bachelor of arts in economics

 

university of rhode island, kingston, ri.

studies in accounting                                                                                                                                                    1995-1997