Stephanie Dilliard

Experience

1. Resourceful and Driven Merchant

   Ehl Imports

   Jun 2017 — Present · New York, NY, US

   CUSTOMER FOCUSED, accomplished wholesale and retail industry executive with expertise in Women\'s, Children’s and Men’s apparel including: Wholesale PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MERCHANDISING, DESIGN and TECHNICAL DESIGN as well as Retail BUYING and PLANNING. I leverage my near 360-degree experience in consumer business to make wise decisions that improve the bottom line. Specialties in Merchandising Product Development: Market ResearchTrend TranslationForecasting Sales Analysis Web AnalyticsSales PresentationsTeam leadership, mentoringGlobal Vendor PartnershipsProduct Life-cycle Management Technical Garment Expertise: KNITWEAR WOVENSFabric ConstructionGarment Technical SpecificationsGradingFitTechnical IllustrationCAD Artwork- Adobe IllustratorSupply chain logistics, import duties, & tariffs Microsoft Office Excel Word Powerpoint Google AnalyticsAs a skilled merchandiser, I have leveraged my strong interpretation and translation skills to build and manage the product lifecycle of multiple branded and private label fashion lines from concept through multi-million dollar businesses. In addition to my proven ability to develop and launch apparel products that fuel the brand’s success, I have the innate ability to hone items for private label clients that retail customers especially value. I offer a collaborative approach that involves working closely with teams in geographically diverse locations.Recognized for excellent negotiation skills, as well as building and leveraging vendor relationships.Throughout my career, I have earned a solid reputation for my ability to meet the goals and objectives of any organization with which I am associated.

Education

• Philadelphia University

  BS

Skills

• Trend Analysis
• Sketching
• Management
• Team Building
• Private Label
• Brand Development
• Launch Products
• Calendars
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Technical Design
• Merchandise Planning
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Garment Fitting
• Technical Illustration
• Forecasting
• Business Intelligence
• Microsoft Excel
• Color Schemes
• Product Development
• Design Specifications
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Account Management
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Plm Tools
• Sales Management
• Knitwear
• Relationship Building
• Fashion Design
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Fashion Buying
• Garment Manufacturing
• Asia Business Development