Taylor Robarge
Wayzata
Summary
Driven retail merchandising professional who is eager to contribute to team success through organizational skills, strong business acumen, and ability to thrive and adapt to changing environments. My problem-solving skills allow me to effectively communicate data into actionable plans and solutions that achieve desired results. I am motivated to learn, grow, and excel at Tecovas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Schuler Shoes
10.2019 - Current
- Execute merchandise assortment plans for 20 brands by using sales analysis to improve the depth and precision of the buy
- Attend trade shows to observe market trends, gather product information, select merchandise, and establish business relationships with vendors
- Manage 1,000+ SKUs in POS software and facilitate transfers between warehouse and stores to balance freshness of product
- Communicate directly with vendors for in season allocation, markdown opportunities, and ship date adjustments
- Generate daily sales reports in POS software that combine sales history with trending data that create projections to increase return on investment, gross profit, and turn
Assistant Buyer
Schuler Shoes
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Analyzed weekly sales and data to present high-level learnings to the leadership team on a weekly basis
- Pre-lined brands for upcoming seasonal designs to provide feedback for improvements on their product line
- Forecasted sales by evaluating financial information with current trends and anticipated market changes
- Assisted with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management
- Worked cross-functionally with the Marketing and Design team to plan seasonal advertisements that aligned with the core consumer
Visual Product Coordinator
ShopHQ
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Ope rated in a fast-paced environment and made quick decisions that impacted the execution of live TV to over 87 million U.S. homes
- Styled models and designed visual displays to achieve desired appearance for product and brand image for on-air presentation
- Engaged with a variety of vendors, talent, and guests in a professional manner to support and execute the production plan
- Responded to producer requests and needs of live show; Operated with appropriate level of urgency and focus at all times
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN06.2019
Skills
- Project Management in Asana
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient with RICS Retail POS Software (SKU, Brand, & Sales Analysis)
- Buying and Brand Management
- Data Entry and Inventory Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting with RICS Retail POS Software
Timeline
Buyer
Schuler Shoes
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Schuler Shoes
10.2019 - 01.2023
Visual Product Coordinator
ShopHQ
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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