Amanda Knost

Amanda Knost

Director of Women’s Merchandising · Liberated Brands

Costa Mesa, CA

In My Own Words

Experienced Merchandiser with 17 years of expertise in the action sports industry, skilled in adapting to both inline full-price and value driven product lines where cost management and margins are critical. A results-oriented professional with a strong background in cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and managing diverse product strategies across various sales channels. Known for balancing profitability with market demands, and for building strong, productive relationships with partners. Exceptional communicator and leader, adept at driving cross-functional collaboration to increase revenue and meet business objectives.

Work Experience

Director of Women’s Merchandising

Liberated Brands

2023 – Present

Womens, Swim & Girls Global Merchandiser

Liberated Brands

2021 – 2023

Global Operations Manager, M&D

VOLCOM

2019 – 2021

Global Coordinator Men's, Women's, Swim & Youth M&D

VOLCOM

2016 – 2019

Global Coordinator Women's M&D

Volcom

2013 – 2016

Customer Service, Sales & Marketing Manager

Eye Wars Inc. (DBA SABRE) / Wonderland Sun LLC

2008 – 2013

Assistant Evaluation Consultant

Program Support Services

2006 – 2007

Administrative Assistant

Hopkins Real Estate Group

2003 – 2006

Education

BA

UCLA

2005 – 2007

Associate of Arts (AA)

Orange Coast College

2002 – 2005

Skills

Line SheetsWorkload PrioritizationTrade ShowsMarketingBrand ManagementMerchandisingAction SportsRetailSocial MediaMarketing StrategyApparelFashion DesignAdvertisingBrand DevelopmentCreative DirectionTrend AnalysisBrand AwarenessSalesProduct MarketingEvent PlanningFootwearWovensCustomer ServiceFashionSales ManagementAccount ManagementPublic RelationsSocial NetworkingStylingTrendSporting GoodsSnowboardingPrivate LabelShoesNew Business DevelopmentMarketing CommunicationsEmail MarketingMarket ResearchBudgetsManagementSocial Media MarketingStrategic PlanningProduction PlanningSales Order ProcessingWeb SalesBloggingQuality ControlwholesaleProduct DevelopmentE-commerceTrend ForecastingVisual Merchandising