riddhi tolia resume
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RIDDHI TOLIA 1505 Corinth Avenue, Apt. 203 | Los Angeles, California 90025 | 510.504.7861 | [email protected]
EXPERIENCE A’GACI LLC, Los Angeles, California Associate Buyer March 2015 - Present
§ Facilitate key buying decisions for a large domestic retail/e-commerce company serving the juniors apparel market § Lead weekly meetings with senior management to discuss product growth and implementation strategies § Responsible for all purchasing decisions within the tops department, representing 20% of overall company sales § Establish strong vendor partnerships to help oversee product quality and on-time delivery § Collaborate with cross functional teams to manage inventory, project financials and develop pricing strategies § Ensure optimal product mix by negotiating costs with vendors while maintaining strong margins § Effectively manage and mentor Assistant Buyer to develop key skills necessary to grow within the department § Attend tradeshows and conferences to assess upcoming trends and build relationships with new clients
METAL NOIR, Los Angeles, California Operations Consultant July 2014 - February 2015
§ Managed all business operations including purchase orders for wholesale and retail partnerships and vendor contracts § Responsible for procuring manufacturers, securing packaging companies and sourcing label producers § Vetted and worked with a New York based public relations firm to effectively promote and market the brand
Bebe Stores, Inc. 2B Bebe Division, Los Angeles, California Associate Merchant April 2011 – June 2014
§ Successfully managed three retail segments, including Jackets, Outerwear and Logo, leading to double digit sales growth
§ Maintained responsibility for purchasing decisions, identifying trends and selecting a diverse assortment to meet customer demand
§ Created weekly business reports for five departments, including Denim, Bottoms, Skirts, Jackets, Outerwear and Logo to review historical top sellers and identify future areas of growth and trend
§ Worked with allocators to optimize sales productivity and volume requirements by managing inventory levels and ensuring proper replenishment in retail stores
§ Negotiated costs with vendors to enhance margin profile and provide target consumer with optimal product selection § Managed end-to-end product assortment process by working with design and production teams to purchase and
manufacture highest sell-through product MANISH MALHOTRA, Mumbai, India Senior Stylist January 2008 – September 2010
§ Gained international experience by working with global wholesale and retail suppliers to purchase product for major Bollywood films
§ Responsible for purchasing decisions with retailers, liaising between the production team and design team to execute on vision strategy and managing retail supplier relationships
EDUCATION San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California Graduated December 2007 Bachelors of Science in Merchandising SKILLS AND INTERESTS Proficient in Microsoft Office, Apropos, SCMS Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujurati and conversational in Spanish Interests include dancing, skiing, traveling and reading fictional novels