1. dara slaughter
4 bender place
cliffside park, nj 07010
m 551.497.8709
daraslaughter@gmail.com
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3. professional profile
Experienced Merchandiser with creative flair for
designing strong merchandising displays in a
corporate environment .Recognized for the ability to
create innovative growth strategies which positively
affect sales. Possess a through understanding
of branding image, based on actual hands on
experience. Responds rapidly to new and changing
merchandising requirements and is able to develop
store displays that drive weekly turn rates.
skills
Adobe Illustrator Creating,Reading & Interpreting Plan 0- Gram
Adobe Photoshop Merchandise Assortment Planning & Assortment
Adobe Indesign Mac & PC Proficient
career expereience
visual manager LittleMissMatched - New York, NY 2008 -2010
Partner with Ecommerce on merchandising look for website and quarterly catalog.
Collaborative with merchant team to present merchandise volume drivers and increase
weekly turn rates. Developed brand guide image to improve overall branding. Equally at
home in corporate setting and traveling to multiple store location.
merchandiser TOYRUS - Wayne, NJ 2007- 2008
Proposed layout and design for new store layout contracts under tight deadlines. Created
new formula marketing team with photo shoot for upcoming calendar and layouts events.
Develop apparel packet for TRU/BRU stores. Established trusting relationship with
designers, vendors and key clients
assistant merchandiser Lane Bryant - Columbus, OH 2005-2007
Assisted with Ecommerce in assortment planning of new denim collection and introduction
of urban, denim apparel into non-urban markets. Partner with merchant team on receiving
correct description, style and identity of merchandise. Drive visual standards through floor
set plans merch hand books, and corporate mannequins.
freelance experience
creative planner Nautica - New York, NY 2010-Present
showroom stylist Deron - New York, NY 2010-Present
education
Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY
Certificate Candidate, Color Theory
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
B.S., Fashion Design
