Jessica Chaplin
Assistant Buyer
West Covina | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fashion
Music
Sports
Beauty
Travel and events.
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Skate
Streetwear
In my own words
— JessicaA creative individual driven by dedication and team work seeking an industry position to help achieve company goals and grow as a professional.
Trajectory
May 2012 — Now
Assistant Buyer · Anna's Linens
-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
Apr 2006 — Oct 2012
Customer Relations Representative · Magan Medical Clinic
-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
Mar 2011 — Jun 2011
Intern · Store 13
-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
Jun 2010 — Jun 2011
Assistant Buyer/Manager · BLDG 45
-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
Aug 2007 — Jan 2008
Sales Associate · Gap Inc.
-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
Activity
Education history
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science | 2008 - 2011
Mount San Antonio College
Associate of Science (A.S.) | 2005 - 2007
