Lacy Walters

Lacy Walters

Fashion · HSN

St. Petersburg, FL

In My Own Words

Originally from Kentucky and now based in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, I bring a strong foundation in fashion and retail to every role I take on. I earned my degree in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky and have since gained hands-on experience in dynamic buying roles at Dillard’s and HSN.

I thrive in fast-paced retail environments where data meets creativity, and I’m passionate about curating product assortments that not only align with brand identity but also drive results. Whether it’s building strong vendor relationships or anticipating consumer trends, I’m always focused on delivering a seamless and thoughtful customer experience.

Currently exploring new opportunities where I can bring my retail knowledge, merchandising expertise, and eye for detail to a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

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Work Experience

Fashion

HSN

2024 – Present

-G by Giuliana, Democracy, Vivica A. Fox Collection -Analyze sales, return rates, customer reviews, and product trends. -Identify and negotiate products, prices, and terms. -Buy and build new products, concepts, shows, and ideas to drive sales results.

Founder & Maker

Sunday Fashioner

2014 – 2024

-Designing, producing, and testing new products. -Managing e-commerce and pop-up sales experiences. -Planning social marketing campaigns and overseeing creative production. -Fulfilling and shipping online product orders.

Corporate Buyer

Dillard's Inc.

2024 – 2024

-Chelsea & Violet, Muse by Marchesa, and Belle Badgley Mischka -Manage daily workflow of store communication, product orders, vendor meetings, design collaboration. -Track and Manage yearly and monthly open to buy plans/ receipts for 160 stores and e-commerce business. Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales metrics including sell-through units/dollars sales and gross margins and communicate findings with upper management. -Daily follow-through with vendors to ensure timely shipment of orders, fit samples and packaging needs. -Attend seasonal markets and create seasonal assortments.

Corporate Associate Buyer

Dillard's Inc.

2024 – 2024

-Antonio Melani, private label brand -Working closely with Buyer and vendors in collaboration of product development, with sales of $90M+/year. -Managed orders and accommodated plan changes, shipping and selling shifts. -Assist Buyer in analyzing and reacting to market trends. -Assist Buyer in financial planning and execution. -Assist Buyer in product development and assortment plans. -Daily follow-through with buyers and vendors to ensure timely shipment of orders, fit samples and packaging needs. -Manage daily workflow of store communication, product orders, vendor meetings, design collaboration. -Assist in exclusive influencer collection collaborations for private label brand, grossing sales of over $5M.

Corporate Assistant Buyer

Dillard's Inc.

2022 – 2023

-Preston & York, Alex Marie sportswear, Alex Marie dressline, Gianni Bini, Belle Badgley Mischa and Chelsea & Violet. -Working closely with Buyer and vendors in collaboration of product development, with sales of $45M/year. Managed orders and accommodated plan changes, shipping and selling shifts. -Assist Buyer in financial planning and execution. -Assist in exclusive influencer collection collaborations for private label brand, grossing sales of over $5M.

Administrative Assistant

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

2017 – 2022

Administrative assistant at Limestone Wealth Advisors Ameriprise Financial Services. -Provide clients with excellent experience when calling in and visiting the office. -Manage social media and websites for individual advisors. -Plan and execute events for the firm. -Answer client phone calls and manage scheduling various services for the firm. -Deposit checks and process forms for clients.

Customer Care Muse

Nasty Gal Inc.

2017 – 2017

-Provided customers with excellent customer service by resolving issues and answering questions regarding orders via email, chat, and phone. -Assisted customers with product information including measurements and styling advice -Self managed productivity to meet the Service Level Agreement while exceeding monthly goals -Fulfilled customer orders after the company was bought out and worked until they shut down the Shepherdsville location

Network Coordinator Intern

WeStyle

2015 – 2015

-Managed social media accounts, drafting content and stimulating - -Worked directly with company founders to develop and validate new product ideas. -Planned and executed community marketing events.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

University of Kentucky

2013 – 2016

Oldham County High School

2009 – 2013