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Brenda
US-Texas
Teacher, School Management
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Dedicated and well-accomplished professional with significant years of management experience within highly established organizations. Leverage business acumen across complex environments. Excellent communicator and self-motivated individual with exceptional leadership skills. Tenacious negotiating and decision-making abilities; strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Recognized for the ability to incorporate innovative management techniques resulting in enhanced business and learning practices, as well as increased productivity
- Establish positive business relationships focusing on teamwork, service level, and cost containment
- Solid history utilizing out-of-the-box approaches, adapting to new business environments, and negotiating win-win agreements
- Knowledgeable in the buying industry with proficiency in merchandising, marketing, negotiations, computer systems, and communication as well as training and development
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Training and Development
- Program and Classroom Management
- Budgeting and Planning
- Operational Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Forecasting and Cost Benefit Analysis
- Educational Administration
- Team Building and Motivation
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
STAGE STORES, INC. - HOUSTON, TX
BUYER, BOYS 8-20 AND CHILDREN’S UNIFORMS
MAY 2008-PRESENT
- Supervise one of the most vendor and SKU intensive apparel businesses through detailed analysis, persuasive vendor negotiations, and strategic planning; improve merchandising assortments in 480 stores
- Develop seasonal business plans; forecast growth opportunities, sales trends, and execute strategies for outstanding results
- Serve as member of the corporation’s steering committee on new markdown optimization system
- Oversee $20M annual apparel sales by obtaining appropriate balance of core product while continually creating new ideas; ensure powerful assortments based on sales volume modules
- Maintain open negotiations with both inside and outside corporation to achieve favorable results
- Streamline marketing and promotional strategies together with customer profile that associate back to merchandising plans and strategies
BUYER, GIRLS 7-16 AND CHILDREN’S UNIFORMS MAY 2007-MAY 2008
- Successfully used comprehensive analysis, vendor negotiations, and tactical planning in managing one of the most vendor and SKU intensive apparel businesses
- Directed $24M annual apparel sales by achieving suitable balance of core product while continually generating new ideas to ensure successful assortments
- Promoted Merchandise Assistant in 2007 and Assistant Buyer in 2008 by utilizing focused training and mentoring techniques
MACY’S DEPARTMENT STORES - ATLANTA, GA
REGIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER, HOUSTON / OKLAHOMA MARKETS
FEB 2006-MAY 2007
- Administered $75M business as Senior Executive liaison between the stores and corporate buying office to coordinate merchandise opportunities and improve business through “by site” strategic planning
- Negotiated and performed division initiatives and merchandising standards consistently across all stores in support with merchants, store executives, and regional support teams
- Assisted all efforts to develop service and selling capability at the store level; organized product knowledge training and seminars to reinforce outstanding service and selling skills with positive attitude
- Collaborated in conjunction with merchant organization to strategically improve financial and product assortment plans based on store profile, analysis of productivity, and sales trends
- Coordinated with buying offices to organize advertising initiatives across markets; improved promotional strategies in coordination with buyers to maximize sales results in all assigned territories
- Awarded 2006 Regional High Impact Award for outstanding performance
FOLEY’S (DIVISION OF THE MAY DEPARTMENT STORES) - HOUSTON, TX
BUYER, MEN’S PANTS
JUL 1998-FEB 2006
- Managed and directed 72 store organization by establishing and executing financial goals
- Coached and promoted five assistant buyers in 2 ˝ half years for future growth within company
- Implemented marketing / merchandising plans and techniques as well as seasonal business plans to organize sales trends, growth opportunities, and strategies to deliver results
- Functioned as Lead Member of Men’s Pants Steering Committee involved in developing financial and merchandise strategies for the corporation; coordinated with all levels of the store’s organization
- Generated $32M business through correct balance of core product and by generating innovative ideas to guarantee strong, compelling assortments
- Worked collaboratively with powerful branded partners including Dockers, Perry Ellis, Reaction Kenneth Cole, and Claiborne to determine and improve strategic initiatives
- Achieved increases of +$2M sales and +$900 profit plan, +$2.2M LY sales and +$1.1M LY profit
- Attained the highest sales volume account in the nation for Perry Ellis pants for 2005 by delivering maximum sales and stock turn potential using strong analytical skill set;
- Obtained the Men’s Buyer of the Year award for Spring 2005 1st and 2nd quarter, Honorable Mention in Fall 2005 3rd quarter and Buyer of the Year Award for 2005
- Earned “Very Good” rating for 2004 review and “Outstanding” for 2005 review through comprehensive analysis, follow-thru and ambitious attitude for the business to succeed
BUYER, CHILDREN’S ACCESSORIES (BOYS, 4-7) MAY 1994-JUL 1998
- Supervised one of the most vendor and SKU intensive businesses within Foley’s 55-store organization, delivered annual sales volume of $16M thru strategic planning and product development
- Maintained relationships with an average of 60 vendors in multiple classifications of business including Boys 4-7 apparel; Children’s sleepwear and accessories, including toys and licensed product
- Collaborated with each vendor to achieve and deliver sales and profit plans at the end of each season
- Served as member of Boys 4-7 Steering Committee. Involved projections and planning for the corporation’s merchandise assortment based on research of market trends, past and current business trends
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOME ECONOMICS; CLOTHING, TEXTILES AND MERCHANDISING
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER, OK
ACTIVITIES
Participant, Macy’s Partners in Time
Executive Trainee Classroom Facilitator / Panel Member, College Recruiting
Completed various training including: Leadership Through People Skills Seminar, Making The Connection Program, Psychological and Cognitive Preparedness Testing
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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