1. ASHLEY NOH
488 7th
Ave. #6A
New York, NY 10018
(224)392-2746 ashley_noh@fitnyc.edu
Education
Fashion Institute ofTechnology,State University of New York 8/2013-5/2014
Associate of Applied Science Degree,Fashion Merchandising Management
The School ofthe Art Institute ofChicago,Chicago, IL 8/2006-5/2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experience
Donna Karan International,DKNY Buying Intern, New York City, NY 2/2014-5/2014
● Updated purchase order receipt logs
● Review and update selling reports and assortment sheets for weekly meetings
● Assisted in finalizing purchase orders and assortment sheets to ensure accuracy
● Maintained sample closet inventory
Style Shop at FIT, Designer Buying Team Member, New York, NY 10/2013-5/2014
● Worked with a team to generate ways to drive sales, bring in new merchandise and ultimately
satisfy the customer’s needs
● Schedule weekly buy appointments with designers and bring in new merchandise to drive sales
● Analyze weekly sales reports to communicate to designers on top sellers and slow sellers
● Observed stock to sales levels to determine what items to replenish and markdown
● Participated in weekly store meetings to discuss net sales, planned sales and ways to drive the business
Forever 21,VisualMerchandiser, Gurnee, IL 5/2011-6/2012
● Created training exercises for staff on elements for each concept,outfitting,
how to effectively maintain visual presentation, closing techniques etc.
● Executed all visual directives such as- dressing windows/mannequins, placing new receipts,
floorsets to increase customer appeal and sales
● Assisted with stock duties to keep sales floor maxed out with product
Akira, Buying/Visual Intern, Chicago IL 1/2010-5/2010
● Participated in buy appointments at Chicago Shoe Expo and on site at Akira home office
● Communicated with vendors for follow-ups and reorders to ensure successfuldelivery of purchase
● Improved inventory system to provide accurate numbers and prevent loss
● Brainstormed new visual concepts with Store Manager and updated store visuals accordingly
Skills
● Proficient in MAC OS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
● English (Native), Korean (Conversational)
● Strong time management and organizational skills
Activities
● Noh Knits, Handmade Contemporary Knitwear, Owner,Designer
● Merchandising Society Club at FIT, Designer Buying Team Member
● FAME, New York, NY: Mysteree,Vendor
● Stylemax, Chicago, IL: Showroom Bliss, Vendor
● Magic, Las Vegas,NV: Feisty Kitten Showroom, Vendor