Madison Johnson
Maple Ridge,British Columbia
Summary
Developed skills in a fast-paced retail environment, focusing on market trend analysis and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrates expertise in leveraging insights to drive strategic business outcomes and build strong relationships across cross-functional teams. Skilled in using data to optimize workforce strategies and support business growth initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Associate Merchant
Lululemon
03.2024 - Current
- Led creation and execution of Men's Hike, Yoga, Swim, and Underwear product line plans, driving sales growth and margin improvement.
- Maintained accurate data and supported seamless global to regional assortment handovers, ensuring 100% alignment and timely execution.
- Managed weekly team calendar notes and successfully implemented a new format based on GTM Mastery Summary, improving team efficiency and communication.
- Collaborated with Global Merchandising, Design, and Product Development to deliver profitable assortments that met IMU and cost goals.
- Analyzed regional performance data, providing feedback to reduce markdowns and improve financial outcomes.
- Contributed to content creation for go-to-market gates, packaging, and product naming, ensuring consistent messaging across global regions.
Global Merchandise Assistant
lululemon
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Gathered, analyzed, and generated actionable insights from the competitive landscape, global/regional teams, and cross-functional partners across all channels for pre-season planning.
- Worked in tandem with Pricing Team to conducted global market and guest insight research to successfully implement global pricing product architecture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to effectively manage the creation, execution, and maintenance of Metal Vent Tech styles, from line plan hand off to Global Line Finalization.
- Worked cross functionally to implement sample management process and enrolled PD, Global and Regional Merch teams.
Assistant Store Manager
lululemon
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Analyzed business data and metrics to effectively inform planning processes.
- Oversaw and managed the store's budget, labor hours, expenses, and profit and loss statement.
- Actively supported the ongoing learning and development of team members through the provision of direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance.
- Worked with the SM to oversee the store hiring process including recruiting, selection, hiring recommendations, orientation and onboarding, and training.
Visual Merchandise Lead
lululemon
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared, planned, and executed visually captivating merchandise flips in-store.
- Led comprehensive product walkthroughs with the Product Team, providing valuable insights and guidance on visual merchandising strategies.
- Facilitated the product portion of monthly staff meetings, delivering engaging presentations and promoting a cohesive understanding of merchandise strategies.
- Collaborated closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to develop and implement innovative visual merchandising concepts and solutions.
Key Leader
lululemon
09.2020 - 11.2021
Educator
lululemon
11.2019 - 09.2020
Buying Practicum
Mine & Yours Luxury Resale
06.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Purchasing Course -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
04.2020
Microsoft Excel Course -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
04.2020
Diploma - Fashion Business and Creative Arts
John Casablancas Institute
08.2019
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
- PowerBI
- ThoughtSpot
Timeline
Global Associate Merchant
Lululemon
03.2024 - Current
Global Merchandise Assistant
lululemon
03.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Store Manager
lululemon
11.2021 - 03.2022
Visual Merchandise Lead
lululemon
02.2021 - 02.2022
Key Leader
lululemon
09.2020 - 11.2021
Educator
lululemon
11.2019 - 09.2020
Buying Practicum
Mine & Yours Luxury Resale
06.2019 - 08.2019
Purchasing Course -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Microsoft Excel Course -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma - Fashion Business and Creative Arts
John Casablancas Institute
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