Gabriella DiSanto Resume
Gabriella C. Di Santo 1010 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 ♦------------ ------------ ♦ ------------/in/gabrielladisanto
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Marketing Management The Catholic University of America (CUA); GPA: 3.5 Washington, DC Academic Honors: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; Dean’s List Relevant Coursework: Consumer Behavior, Market Strategy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Health and Personality Psychology May 2015
Current Experience:
URBN
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; 2015- 2019
Progressive experience in global consumer apparel and home brands. Exposure to and focus on complete product life cycle from vendor relations, development, purchasing, and merchandising. Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and composure in dynamic, fast-paced, professional environment.
Assistant Buyer, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2018- January 2019
-Established independent relationships with vendors to continually identify product that appealed to the Anthropologie customer
-Negotiated pricing on behalf of team to meet target margins
-Maintained an accurate and up-to-date assortment database
-Lead/ participated in fit sessions to guarantee styles were tailored to customer’s preferences and expectations
-Analyzed and reported on weekly sales/ projections during team meetings, and worked closely with buyers to apply findings to future orders
-Participated in style-outs and worked with team to maintain balanced assortment (silhouette, functionality/ archetype, price point, color, etc.)
-Followed market trends and identified future opportunities for the Anthropologie brand
Merchandise Assistant, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2017- April 2018
-Reported on RNA (Received Not Activated), and managed timely flow of merchandise to studio for web photography
-Owned product information collection and entry into sample database
-Maintained organized sample closet to house buyer samples by month/ channel
-Processed weekly send backs and sample sale items
-Prepared sample racks for various team and management meetings
-Developed relationships with key vendors and communicated sample needs
-Worked closely with internal cross-functional partners (Design, Production, Merchandising, Visual) to provide most current details on team’s assortment selections
Sample Coordinator, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2016-April 2017
Supported the apparel buying team on a variety of functions, including:
-Managed the flow of sample product to and from the Home Office
-Maintained weekly/ monthly calendar of all cross-functional sample needs
-Kept samples organized and prepared for internal meetings and presentations
Past Experience:
-Anthropologie; Wayne, PA; Sales Associate; September 2015-December 2015
-Terrain; Philadelphia, PA; Buying Intern: Home and Green Goods ; November 2015- February 2016
-Colabination; Philadelphia, PA; Fashion Buying Intern; September 2015- November 2015
-La Tasca; Washington, DC; Restaurant Hostess ; July 2014- March 2015
Activities:
-Product Photography; Chaikhana Chai; Malvern, PA; Summer 2016- 2017
-Temporary Staff, Special Events; Claire Durán Weddings & Events; FoodTemps; Washington, DC, 2015
-Staff Reporter, Photographer, and Website Editor; “The Tower” student newspaper; The Catholic University of America; 2012-2014
Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Creative: Use of DSLR camera, Lightroom, Photography, Styling, Food Styling Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
Gabriella C. Di Santo 1010 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 ♦------------ ------------ ♦ ------------/in/gabrielladisanto
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Marketing Management The Catholic University of America (CUA); GPA: 3.5 Washington, DC Academic Honors: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; Dean’s List Relevant Coursework: Consumer Behavior, Market Strategy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Health and Personality Psychology May 2015
Current Experience:
URBN
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; 2015- 2019
Progressive experience in global consumer apparel and home brands. Exposure to and focus on complete product life cycle from vendor relations, development, purchasing, and merchandising. Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and composure in dynamic, fast-paced, professional environment.
Assistant Buyer, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2018- January 2019
-Established independent relationships with vendors to continually identify product that appealed to the Anthropologie customer
-Negotiated pricing on behalf of team to meet target margins
-Maintained an accurate and up-to-date assortment database
-Lead/ participated in fit sessions to guarantee styles were tailored to customer’s preferences and expectations
-Analyzed and reported on weekly sales/ projections during team meetings, and worked closely with buyers to apply findings to future orders
-Participated in style-outs and worked with team to maintain balanced assortment (silhouette, functionality/ archetype, price point, color, etc.)
-Followed market trends and identified future opportunities for the Anthropologie brand
Merchandise Assistant, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2017- April 2018
-Reported on RNA (Received Not Activated), and managed timely flow of merchandise to studio for web photography
-Owned product information collection and entry into sample database
-Maintained organized sample closet to house buyer samples by month/ channel
-Processed weekly send backs and sample sale items
-Prepared sample racks for various team and management meetings
-Developed relationships with key vendors and communicated sample needs
-Worked closely with internal cross-functional partners (Design, Production, Merchandising, Visual) to provide most current details on team’s assortment selections
Sample Coordinator, Anthropologie
The Navy Yard; Philadelphia, PA; April 2016-April 2017
Supported the apparel buying team on a variety of functions, including:
-Managed the flow of sample product to and from the Home Office
-Maintained weekly/ monthly calendar of all cross-functional sample needs
-Kept samples organized and prepared for internal meetings and presentations
Past Experience:
-Anthropologie; Wayne, PA; Sales Associate; September 2015-December 2015
-Terrain; Philadelphia, PA; Buying Intern: Home and Green Goods ; November 2015- February 2016
-Colabination; Philadelphia, PA; Fashion Buying Intern; September 2015- November 2015
-La Tasca; Washington, DC; Restaurant Hostess ; July 2014- March 2015
Activities:
-Product Photography; Chaikhana Chai; Malvern, PA; Summer 2016- 2017
-Temporary Staff, Special Events; Claire Durán Weddings & Events; FoodTemps; Washington, DC, 2015
-Staff Reporter, Photographer, and Website Editor; “The Tower” student newspaper; The Catholic University of America; 2012-2014
Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Creative: Use of DSLR camera, Lightroom, Photography, Styling, Food Styling Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest