Kaitlyn Batt
Store Brand Manager · Urban Outfitters Inc.
Omaha, NE
In My Own Words
Experienced merchandiser looking to utilize my creative and analytical skills to further my company’s footprint and profitability. I pride myself on my positivity and being a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am currently operating a top 5 performing store for a retail company of 195 locations domestically.
Work Experience
Store Brand Manager
Urban Outfitters Inc.2015 – Present
• Operating a top 5 performing store for FY18 • Assuming total accountability for the store’s profitability and guide team members to utilize Company reports to react to trends and drive business • Actively seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concept • Communicate merchandising concepts and trends to the team through meetings, weekly walkthroughs and inspiration boards • Show understanding of customer through creative photo layouts • Accountable for the floor set process through effective planning, detailed mapping, clean execution and timely completion
Assistant Buyer
Hayneedle Inc.2014 – 2015
• Working with vendors to create product assortment, advertising programs, and volume rebates • Assembling key business data reports to forecast sales and produce inventory analysis • Identifying future product opportunities, trends, and offerings • Developing an in-depth understanding of product performance and customer base to develop action plans
Anthropologie Buying Operations Coordinator - Dresses & Intimates
Urban Outfitters Inc.2011 – 2014
• Managing all aspects of PO information; including entry, revisions, sample management and tracking for both channels • Presenting key information in executive meetings regarding shipments, deliveries and backorders • Proofing monthly catalog and monitoring catalog styles until arrival at the distribution center • Coordinating skus for timely sample shooting with photo studio
