Armine Arakelian
Drummoyne
Summary
Experienced Category Coordinator with ten years of retail industry expertise. Proven track record in coordinating categories and implementing strategic initiatives to improve product assortments and vendor relationships. Skilled in analytical thinking and fostering effective team collaboration to optimize category performance. Holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences degree with a major in Sociology from the University of Sydney.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Category Coordinator – Menswear
Tommy Hilfiger
09.2021 - Current
- Attend market meetings, conduct range presentations to customers, organise buy sign offs, place orders with the overseas teams, recaps follow up from end to end.
- Ensure that collections sold (indent styles and basic ongoing styles) for all (Off-price and Men’s Sportswear) are consistent with positioning/marketing requirements and deliver budgeted financial metrics (sales, gross margin, stock turns and profits).
- Business reporting responsibilities for all aspects of the full-price and off-price channels.
- Develop business strategies to grow the nominated product category market share by thoroughly understanding the market through seasonal assortment across major retailers including Department stores & specialty stores.
- Build strong proactive relationships with internally and externally key stakeholders to understand there needs and align with the business plan.
- Work pro-actively with the Marketing, VM, Merchandising & e-commerce teams to maximise the sales impact of new products, campaigns and promotions.
- Working closely with key customer Amazon to build and manage growth in line with the PVH plan.
Product Associate – Football, Licensed & Basketball
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Liaise closely with vendors and stores, maintaining positive relationships while negotiating specs, pricing, and deadlines.
- Work independently and prioritize job duties, as well as prepare cost analyses and competitive retail strategies.
- Work collaboratively with our internal team to ensure receipt of stock, marketing of new ranges and clearance initiatives
- Assist in building the range architecture and delivering the range plan
Product Associate - Menswear
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Liaise closely with vendors and stores, maintaining positive relationships while negotiating specs, pricing, and deadlines.
- Work independently and prioritize job duties, as well as prepare cost analyses and competitive retail strategies.
- Work collaboratively with our internal team to ensure receipt of stock, marketing of new ranges and clearance initiatives
- Assist in building the range architecture and delivering the range plan
Administrative Assistant
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This includes administrative assistance to all departments within the company.
- Responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties.
Casual Educator
Cubbyhouse Childcare, Lane Cove
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Education and Supervision of children between Kindergarten and Year Six.
- Preparing breakfast & afternoon tea, managing and supervising indoor and outdoor activities, educating children.
Casual Educator
Putney Public School – Before and After School Care
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Education and Supervision of children between Kindergarten and Year Six.
- Preparing breakfast & afternoon tea, managing and supervising indoor and outdoor activities, educating children.
Sales Assistant
Rebel Top Ryde and Rebel ANZ Stadium
02.2013 - 10.2017
- Working at cashier and assisting customers, cash handling, addressing customer calls, queries.
- Gained significant experience in dealing with various customer queries and concerns, as well as cash handling.
- Rebel Sport ANZ Stadium: Experience working with high volume, fast paced environment. Worked during many sporting events, concerts and other events.
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms The Chemist
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisting customers, sorting claims and paperwork. Gaines valuable customer service and teamwork skills.
Administration & Personal Training Placement
Anytime Fitness Gladesville
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Front Office duties, assisting members, filing and banking duties.
- Shadowing Personal Trainer & assisting with clients.
Work Experience
Outdoor Boot camp
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Gained experience working with Personal Trainer for Bootcamp course
- Organizing & instructing boot camp sessions.
Membership Sales Consultant
Myer Top Ryde City
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisting customers, working at cashier, organizing stock & visual merchandising.
Work Placement
Channel Nine Studios
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Gained experience working with the Media Network Team.
- Assisted employees with duties in relation to their department, gaining teamwork skills & learning the daily operations within the Media industry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences - Sociology
University of Sydney
01.2017
Cert III in Fitness - Personal Training
Australian Institute of Fitness
01.2014
Certificate III Live Productions, Theatre and Events - Technical Operations
Marist Sisters College, Woolwich
01.2012
HSC Certificate - undefined
Marist Sisters College, Woolwich
01.2012
Saturday Language School – Armenian - undefined
Toumanian Armenian School
01.2010
Certification
- Certified in First Aid – Attained Certificate in July 2014
- Certified Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis – Attained in June 2014
- Certificate III Live Productions, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) – Attained in 2012
- Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness (Specializing in Personal Training) – Attained in 2014 at The Australian Institute of Fitness
- Beginners Excel Certificate – Attained in 2018
Timeline
Category Coordinator – Menswear
Tommy Hilfiger
09.2021 - Current
Product Associate – Football, Licensed & Basketball
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
06.2020 - 09.2021
Product Associate - Menswear
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
05.2018 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant
Super Retail Group – Sports Division (Rebel)
11.2017 - 04.2018
Casual Educator
Cubbyhouse Childcare, Lane Cove
08.2016 - 10.2017
Administration & Personal Training Placement
Anytime Fitness Gladesville
01.2015 - 12.2015
Work Experience
Outdoor Boot camp
01.2015 - 12.2015
Casual Educator
Putney Public School – Before and After School Care
06.2014 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms The Chemist
02.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Assistant
Rebel Top Ryde and Rebel ANZ Stadium
02.2013 - 10.2017
Membership Sales Consultant
Myer Top Ryde City
10.2012 - 03.2013
Work Placement
Channel Nine Studios
01.2011 - 12.2011
Cert III in Fitness - Personal Training
Australian Institute of Fitness
Certificate III Live Productions, Theatre and Events - Technical Operations
Marist Sisters College, Woolwich
HSC Certificate - undefined
Marist Sisters College, Woolwich
Saturday Language School – Armenian - undefined
Toumanian Armenian School
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences - Sociology
University of Sydney
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