Katherine McKinney
Los Angeles
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Ability to handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining and empowering work culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising and Operations Consultant
CPTN Apparel
04.2023 - Current
- Partnered with design to shape strategic and creative output of growth channels.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
Creative Director
Katie V Shop
10.2018 - Current
- Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles and providing styling tips that were personalized.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions.
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
Co-Founder
V2Bentley
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles and providing styling tips that were personalized.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
Buyer
Pacsun
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Associate Buyer
Pacsun
10.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Buyer
Pacsun
10.2012 - 10.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Pacsun
02.2012 - 10.2012
Assistant Manager
Hollister.Co
11.2011 - 02.2012
Visual Merchandising Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2010 - 11.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2010
Skills
- Vendor Negotiation
- Design Understanding
- Photographic Editing
- Customer Needs Identification
- Selling Price Recommendations
- Trends Monitoring
- Resale Merchandise Buying
- Product Quality Determination
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Curation
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Merchandising and Operations Consultant
CPTN Apparel
04.2023 - Current
Creative Director
Katie V Shop
10.2018 - Current
Co-Founder
V2Bentley
10.2016 - 10.2018
Buyer
Pacsun
05.2016 - 10.2016
Associate Buyer
Pacsun
10.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Buyer
Pacsun
10.2012 - 10.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Pacsun
02.2012 - 10.2012
Assistant Manager
Hollister.Co
11.2011 - 02.2012
Visual Merchandising Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Kentucky
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