Jessica Chaplin

-Provide administrative support to several members of the Buying Staff including seven different departments -Assist buyers with finalizing new product lines and write PO's according to plan -Assist and educate vendors with vendor setup process, logistic issues, PO changes, as well as item setup -Input raw product data in to in-house POS system to create product identification (SKU) numbers -Ensure cross-functional teams have specification sheets and images for new items (i.e. Marketing, E-Commerce) -Work closely with the Allocation Team regarding assortments and products -Work with Marketing to develop advertising for designated categories & determine what action to take with any residual products -Create in-store signage and plan-o-gram's to instruct store employees how to merchandise the products -Communicate with all stores and DM’s on any areas of concern (late merchandise, off quality merchandise) -Travel to store locations to review product mix, obtain feedback, and share infor

-Assist customers and provide quality customer service in all occasions -Check in, register, and book appointments for patients new and established -Stock supplies to keep work stations replenished -Switchboard operations during working and after hours for physicians all departments -Responsible for opening and closing when managers weren’t present and cash handling

-Forecasted seasonal trends and buying trends -Surveyed student culture for future styles and merchandise -Attended the MAGIC tradeshow to build and develop retailer relationships -Purchased merchandise at MAGIC for the following season -Reviewed past buying assignments and sales

-Assisted customers with merchandise and product knowledge -Assisted managers with daily tasks in running the store according to protocol -Assisted in merchandise purchases for the upcoming seasons -Promoted online through social networking sites and blogs -Checked in merchandise and stocked floor to replenish assortments -Cashiered, handled phone calls and phone orders

-Supervised a team of 5 in visual merchandising to ensure displays followed store protocol -Checked in merchandise and stocked floor to replenish assortments -Created interior and window displays when manuals were unavailable or nonexistent -Cashiered, handled phone calls and took phone orders