Kimberley Dikken
London,ON
Summary
Dedicated individual with a proactive approach to challenges and a focus on customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining organized practices to meet company needs. Strong interpersonal skills enable effective communication and relationship-building with clients and team members. Eager to contribute to team success and support organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Peavey Industries
London
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Developed merchandise plans that supported brand positioning and growth goals.
- Worked closely with store managers and buyers to forecast future sales needs and plan accordingly.
- Attended trade shows hosted by manufacturers to evaluate upcoming collections.
Associate Vice President
Marks
Calgary, Alberta
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Generated approximately $160 million in sales through effective team management of buyers.
- Directed cross-functional teams to successfully implement business development strategies.
- Oversaw project management processes to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
Senior Buyer
MARKS
Calgary
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed seasonal buying strategies to align with customer preferences and demand.
- Reviewed sales data to inform purchasing decisions and minimize excess stock.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and materials.
Product Development Manager
Penningtons
Montreal
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Facilitated design reviews, delivering constructive feedback to cross-functional teams.
- Presented design concepts to executives, ensuring alignment and securing approvals.
- Researched competitive products to pinpoint improvement opportunities for own offerings.
Senior Buyer
Penningtons
Montreal
07.2004 - 01.2008
- Developed merchandise assortments based on customer preferences.
- Forecasted sales trends to guide purchasing strategy.
- Coordinated with marketing teams for promotional campaigns.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales, delivery dates, and other contractual obligations with vendors.
Skills
Operations Management:
- Daily Operations
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management:
- Critical Path Management:
Leadership & Team Management:
- Team Leadership:
- Training & Development:
- Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Delegation & Accountability
Strategic Planning & Execution:
- Strategy Development
- Strategic Pricing
- Concept Implementation
Business Acumen:
- Financial & Business Analysi
- Budget Management
- Reporting & Analysis
- Gross Margin Improvement
Communication & Interpersonal
- Executive Collaboration
- Presentation Development
- Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Project Management Process Improvement
Technical & Industry Skills:
- Product Development Merchandising
- Software Implementation:
- Technical Design Oversight
Prior Career Experience
- Fashion Instructor, Humber College
- Product Manager, Cotton Ginny
- Store/District Operations, Cotton Ginny
- Retail Consultant, VisualEyes
- Merchandise Production Manager, OptionElle
Timeline
Category Manager
Peavey Industries
02.2018 - 11.2023
Associate Vice President
Marks
05.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Buyer
MARKS
09.2012 - 05.2014
Product Development Manager
Penningtons
01.2008 - 04.2010
Senior Buyer
Penningtons
07.2004 - 01.2008
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