Emilia Sanchez

GUESS RETAIL- Watches, Belts, Eyewear, Peripherals, and Footwear

G BY GUESS—Handbags, Slgs, Men's Bags and Wallets, Travel, Peripherals, Home/Beauty/Cashwrap, and Fragrance

GUESS FACTORY—DRESSES, TOPS (LS/SS/SL WOVEN & KNITS), BASICS, SWEATERS

•Responsible for managing and optimizing in-store inventory that drives sales, margin and store performance for the company through the formulation and execution of effective allocation strategies •Developed, allocated, and monitored store opening assortment and unit plans for both new stores and remodel stores that ensure appropriate opening stock levels. •Planned and allocated monthly floorset initial allocations through Store/Product Volume Ranking Indexes and Allocation Plan analysis •Allocated and managed weekly fashion replenishment based on analysis of store performance, trend and product performance, and promotional, event, visual and marketing needs •Allocated and managed Basic replenishment based on models and stock balancing ensuring store in-stock position •Worked closely with Buyers and Planners to collaborate and execute allocation strategies, understand and incorporate Retail strategies (Visual, Product, Marketing, Promotional) ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners •Analyzed and updated size profiles by store by product category that are integrated into allocations both initial and replenishment •Developed and provided appropriate ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to influence buy plan and assortment strategies •Developed thorough knowledge of store, district, and regional level performance, variances, trends and attributes (store and product) through extensive data analysis and communication with the field and applying knowledge to allocation strategies •Created purchase orders and set up styles on a daily basis •Managed receipt tracker and track purchase orders to insure shipments have been received to all stores for each floor set deadline and receipts are met •Directly communicated with the distribution center in US and Canada for all allocation and product matters—attend conference calls and manage email communications on a daily basis

•Fashion Jewelry and Watch Department •Promoted as Watch Specialist in December 2013 •Set goals and mentored a team of 8 to increase productivity in our watch business while proactively performing daily department duties as a salesperson •Review product reports for the watch business including: actuate sales, supplier, and product inventory •Communication with management, regional merchandiser, and vendor reps •Consistently seek product knowledge and trends to share with the team as well as being able to answer questions •Responsible for product merchandising, training, inventory, RTVs, and administrative tasks

•Helped coordinate matters for Manoukian, BCBG International, and BCBGeneration •Prepared key reports to be presented to the Senior VP •Updated reports from Visual Merchandising and Buying team to help analyze business for international brands •Researched and compiled competitor reports and new fashion trends for trend presentations •Assisted with administrative tasks •Consistently worked with and updated line sheets/Web PDM •Assisted during photo shoots and Mock shop prep •Participated in Business Recap meetings

•Utilized a quick and efficient communication tool to better communicate amongst members with the use of an application, GroupMe. •Initiated new platforms to solve communication problems

• Fashion Jewelry and Watch Department • Performed daily department maintenance tasks including stock work, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and light cleaning • Worked as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible • Opened new Nordstrom Fashion Rewards accounts at least 3 per month as a means of building customer relationships • Consistently sought new fashion and product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer while building new clienteles as well as maintaining the relationships of those I already have • Set and achieved personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team

•Responsible for maintaining store standards and delivering a positive customer experience. •Responsible for a variety of operational duties as assigned by the store management team •Attained daily sales goal assigned by the store management team as well as consistently recognized for outstanding work ethics and team work

• Actively participated in and completed all components of the Internship Program, including time selling on the floor, sales and other customer events, classroom programs, etc. • Shadowed Mentor Manager in their daily routine: reading reports, setting goals/deadlines, and schedules • Nordstrom Designer Preview Fashion Show Event (Ritz Carlton, Laguna Nigel)—Selected and Participated as Dress Runner for the event. Assisted and prepped models before and during the main event.

Selected as Dress Runner for the event: assisted and prepped models before and during the main event

•Creatively strategized to raise money for charity, inclusion of an entrepreneurially driven event. •Executed one philanthropic event for the semester, conducted a fashion show to raise funds for a nonprofit organization, Working Wardrobes. •Directed a committee of 15 people to constructively develop and execute a philanthropic event in a two-month time frame deadline.

• Provided excellent customer service while establishing new clientele on a regular basis • Supervised the store: handled customer situations such as orders and complains, store’s inventory, assigned and created employee’s schedules and daily tasks, managed a team of 5, and interviewed and trained new employees • Solved and assisted with any customer and employee issues/concerns • Managed online store: upload inventory and edit inventory images through the use of Excel, Photoshop, and Amazon.com

• Educated members of the ENT rituals and ceremonies • Ensured that rituals and ceremonies are reserved to members only • Educated members and pledges of the ENT Code of Ethics & Risk Management policy and ensure that all members and pledges follow it

• Cashier and conducted sales in AE credit card accounts while building new clienteles • Recognized for opening most AE credit card accounts • Sales floor: greeted and assisted customers and fitting room service. Organized merchandises. • Floor Set: built and set up wall displays, redecorated store’s appearance, markups/markdowns, filled in new shipment, assembled visual designs on mannequins