Jacqueline Echagarruga-Irimia

Key role supporting Accessories merchant for 6 months Newborn Fashion Sets/Graphics DMM for 5 months throughout three line assortments (Holiday 2015- Summer 2016 product), and efficiently analyzing sales recaps and trend reporting.

* Strong knowledge of weekly sales report formula set up and in-depth analysis; Creates weekly selling recap sent to Design, Sourcing and Merchant partners.

* Robust comprehension of On-order receipt reconciliation to manage receipt flow timing and units on-hand.

* Executes weekly/mid-week pricing changes for the Newborn division nationwide in accordance with current business trends and team strategy.

* Accurately adjusts flow of receipts in order to meet customer demand and executes line assortment process from Info Board creation stage to order upload process.

* Clear understanding of merchant systems including style creation, able to accurately write detail sheets and attributing styles based on collection, silhouette, subtheme etc.

* Conducts seamless communication with channel partners and cross-function teams in order to work cohesively for each buy cycle. Efficiently multitasks sample approval and management, and execution of weekly responsibilities including monitoring of late styles and reconciliation of PO uploads to vendor.

* Executed an in-depth competitive shop analysis of main competitors' store pricing, and assortment strategy for Americana/Canada Day and Halloween collections including HM, Gap, Carter's and Old Navy.

Worked closely alongside Head of Sales for the Walmart - Children's account. Engaged in daily communication with Walmart Toddler and Baby buying team in an effort to ensure ongoing satisfaction with apparel styles currently on-order. Undertook project to recreate more accurate purchase orders tracking sheets. Analyze key selling report data in order to suggest private label and licensed styles to upper management and reintroduce top-selling styles for upcoming seasons.

* Strengthen relationship between vendor and client by working with sales team to ensure buy plan accuracy and timely product delivery.

* Manage all design CAD content for client's nation-wide Walmart catalogs and online marketing for Walmart website.

* Increase visibility with vendor during West Coast Port crisis by reconciling all Received vs. In-transit goods in Excel.

* Contributed to more than doubling overall company growth, with a revenue increase of 105%.

Acted as main support for partnership between Macy's Buying Team, Ready to Wear- Better Career and the Ellen Tracey, LF USA. Facilitated smooth communication between all parties involved concerning daily sales, sample management, and purchase order reconciliation. Generated and recapped selling reports and assumed responsibility for all style creation in Macy's purchase order system. Ensured ongoing Purchase order Logbook accuracy through daily reconciliation of Open to Buy dollars and units.

* Strategize with buying and planning team to identify best and worst sellers through sales report analysis and target opportunities for growth.

* Worked closely alongside senior buyer to analyze sales reports in an effort to determine highest turnovers and target areas of growth for the Ellen Tracey brand.

* Drove sales of Ellen Tracey apparel by conducting trend research called Profitability Ladders according to region in an effort to ensure replenishment of styles.

* Worked with high profile clients including Michael Kors, Rodarte, The Row, Target for Peter Pilotto, Lacoste, Jason Wu, and Diane Von Furstenberg. Assembled complete production guide ensuring smooth launch of NYFW'14 Hugo Boss Pre-Party.

* Assumed lead role in supporting producers through all aspects of show production, logistics and client relations in a fast-paced environment.

* Attended all sales meetings in an effort to brainstorm and strategy meetings for all clients.

* Assisted on all photo shoots, video shoots, and in-store promotional events for added-value programs.

* Created and presented a piece of Bureau Betak inspired marketing collateral to the publishing department, marketing myself as the next Betak hire.

Babson College Babson Park, MA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Graduation Date: May 2013

Concentration: Finance

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