Cadie Virgin
Merchandise Manager · Stewart Surfboards, Inc.
San Clemente , CA
Work Experience
Merchandise Manager
Stewart Surfboards, Inc.2017 – Present
Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams in creating profitable and trend appealing licensed apparel and merchandise for target consumers Create, implement, and execute product and artwork displays to achieve positive in-store consumer experience Aid Wholesale Manager and Accounts Receivable/Payable in tracking dealer sales and invoice deadlines
Product Line Manager Vault, SMUS, Special Projects
Oakley, Inc.2012 – 2016
Create profitable seasonal design line plans for domestic and international retail channels including destination specific product Present design briefs to design team, assist and manage design workload to ensure tight calendar deadlines are met Assist development team through development process including international travel to vendor meetings Work with technical design in recruiting fit models and lead fittings to ensure proper fit and design Track weekly/monthly/yearly sales of each sku and present class charts to retail buyers and company execs for sales review Work with cross functional teams to facilitate quick turn SMUS and Special Projects from start to finish including Olympic Athlete Apparel Plan and lead team in Pre-Season Design Inspiration trips and Fashion Forecasting to present with Line Plan for executive sign off
EP Corporate Sales and Marketing Associate
Oakley, Inc.2011 – 2012
Interactive Marketing Team Player, represented and promoted Oakley Brand Products at Special Events Customized and assembled Oakley Sunglasses to create personalized looks for individual athletes, vendors, and corporate employees Collaborated with management and corporate teams to create visually appealing and creative floor sets Assisted team in exceeding sales goals of over one million dollar days Worked with professional athletes in helping them find the best product for their individual sporting needs
Assistant Merchandise Manager
Ocean Institute2011 – 2011
Assisted Gallery Manager in Buying and Merchandising of gallery product Data entry created and processed purchase orders, while calculating vendor discounts to meet marginal goals Ran daily merchandising and sales reports to manage sku counts for accurate inventory maintenance Photographed, uploaded, and created catchy product descriptions to e-store, utilizing HTML coding Managed Gallery Volunteers from retired individuals to high school students
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree Apparel Design and Technology / Minor Art and Design
Purdue University2006 – 2010
Bachelor of Science Degree Apparel Design and Technology / Minor Art and Design
