Brittany M. Bowers

About Brittany M. Bowers

Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. Expect to have to do a lot of hard hammering and chiseling and scraping and polishing.” - BC Forbes Brittany M. Bowers recently completed and graduated from Hampton University’s 5-year MBA Program. Equipped with a Masters in Business Administration, Brittany has been molded and a product of the Prestige Hampton University. She has been educated in the areas of Financial and Managerial Accounting, Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, and other various courses. These courses have enhanced her ability to succeed in a vast business career. Brittany’s passion lies within designing apparel for the working woman in addition to motivating and enhancing the quality of life for women from all walks of life. Her passion stems from her willingness to teach and help others channel their inner self through expression and self-awareness. She begun her journey by finding and developing the blog \"Chic on Wall Street\" which has now transformed into \"The Chic Chapters\". In the future, Brittany strives to pursue a career where she can design quality and affordable clothing while managing her personal business endeavors and educating women in the community. Brittany is a hardworking, outgoing, positive, lively individual. She strives for greatness knowing struggle and hard work will play an imperative role. Feel free to connect at any time.

Experience

1. Associate Buyer - Men\'s Footwear

   Gabes

   Aug 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Independently manage Open-to-Buy (OTB), assortment planning, and purchasing for assigned categories, ensuring optimal inventory levels to drive profitable sales.• Partner with Planners and Allocators to align merchandise strategies with financial goals, maximizing comp sales and margin performance.• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through effective negotiation, sourcing, and trend insights; secure favorable pricing and delivery terms to strengthen category profitability.• Analyze sales data, economic trends, and customer insights to identify new growth opportunities and optimize product assortments.• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Distribution, and Marketing teams to execute seasonal strategies and ensure flawless execution.• Mentor and support development of Assistant Buyers and Merchandising Assistants, preparing them for next-level responsibilities.• Travel domestically and internationally to trade shows and market appointments, identifying innovative product opportunities that align with brand vision.

Education

• Hampton University

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration

  2010 — 2014

• Piscataway Township High School

  Dilopma

  2006 — 2010

• Hampton University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2015