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Fashion Professional | Product Development & Merchandising Focus | Customer Insight Driven | Trend Enthusiast

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I'm a fashion professional with a passion for product — the story it tells, the trends that shape it, and the customer insights that bring it to life.

My background blends years of client-facing experience in wholesale and luxury retail with hands-on work in styling, trend research, merchandising, and sales analysis.

Most recently, I worked as the West Coast Sales Representative for Saint James, managing multi-state accounts, styling product assortments, and collaborating with international teams to support product launches and market strategy.

Before that, I spent several years at Nordstrom in both emerging designer management and sales, where I deepened my knowledge of materials, brand storytelling, and what drives customer connection.

Now, I'm eager to take that product-focused mindset behind the scenes — supporting product development, merchandising, or buying teams that are building thoughtful, trend-driven assortments.

Skills I bring to the table:
• Styling & Product Storytelling
• Trend Research & Market Analysis
• Merchandising Strategy
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Sales Reporting & Customer Insights
• CAD & Tech Pack Creation
• Adobe Creative Suite | Excel | Slack | Teams | Currently learning French

I'm always curious about how brands evolve their product to meet both creative vision and customer demand — and I love being part of that process.

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- Market Expansion: Explore and assess opportunities for market expansion within the West Coast region. This includes identifying new cities or areas with potential for brand growth and strategizing entry or expansion efforts.

- Product Feedback and Improvement: Gather feedback from clients and customers on the brand's products. Use this feedback to make recommendations for product improvements, expansions, or modifications to better suit the market's needs.

- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, including boutique owners, department stores, and other retail partners. This involves regular communication, understanding their needs, and ensuring they are satisfied with the products and services offered.

- Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies tailored to the West Coast market. This involves setting sales goals, identifying key growth areas, and devising tactics to achieve these objectives.

West Coast Sales Representative

-Coaching and developing a team to achieve results

- Weekly business reports / re-caps to communicate trends and opportunities

- Set overall vision for success and providing Retail Partners and Sales Teams support to achieve key metrics

- Achieving and driving full price sales, conducting trainings, clienteling, and maintaining visual and operational standards by maintaining shop standards and customer service expectations

Shop Manager - Retail Development

Representing and overseeing over 30 emerging and established brands in a designer retail section. I work with our corporate team to track and predict what brands are appealing to our customer, and whether brands should be graduated to other sectors of the store or exchanged with a new label.

I personally research every brand on my floor, in order to be a nexus for our employees to better connect with their customers and introduce them to these labels. I merchandise our floor to showcase newer collections and product launches, and use social media to create content with our brands.

Emerging Designer Brand Manager

•	Maintain and Develop a Personal Clientele Book
•	Use Trends, Brand and Product Knowledge to Raise Sales
•	Push Online and Digital Sales with Customer Tools

Designer Sales Associate

•	Merchandise Selling Floor to Highlight New Product, New Brands, and Cultivated Style Selections
•	Maintain Nordstrom Standards for Presentation
•	Educate Associates on Brand Knowledge, Incoming Product, Upcoming Collaborations

Via C and Individualist Specialist

During a 4 week period of manager absence I was in charge of daily leadership, finalizing solutions to customer problems, merchandising new product, finalizing DTC orders,

Acting Individualist & Via-C Manager

•	Created Stories and Product Displays through Merchandising
•	Adapted to Rapid Product Cycles and Information
•	Monitored Inventory Levels and Categorized Successful Products for Future Purchases

Pop-In @ Nordstrom Specialist 

Lingerie Sales Associate

Assisted a growing team in managing product samples, trims and finishes. Participated in color naming and sampling, with an effort on researching fabrics.

Hard Goods Product Development Intern

Sales consultant for Fine Jewelry and Handbags, assisting customers in purchasing lasting pieces. Ability to handle and care for valuable merchandise as well as keep accurate inventory counts.

Sales Consultant

Marissa Ireton is a Fashion Professional at Saint James USA in Long Beach, California.

Marissa Ireton — Fashion Professional at Saint James USA

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California State University, Long Beach