Alexandra Ausman has over 10 years of experience in retail merchandising and buying. She is currently an Assistant Buyer at Nordstrom/Hautelook where she leads communication between departments to ensure successful sales events, manages business in the buyer's absence, and negotiates deals with vendors. Previously, she held merchandising roles at Bloomingdales.com, Kristie Foster Design, and Ross Stores where she supported buyers, styled clients, and managed vendor relationships. Ausman has received several awards for outstanding performance and holds a Bachelor's degree from Webster University.