1. BETHANY E. WHITE
E: bwhite51875@gmail.com M: 713.206.3731
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanywhite1
Frisco, TX 75035
MERCHANT/TRAINER
Results oriented executive with expertise in merchandising and training, with extensive background in retail management. Proven
leader with the ability to react quickly to business trends by implementing strategies, influencing partners, and training to maximize
profit. Established successful relationships with key stakeholders to drive and increase overall sales.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●training ●merchandising ●marketing ●developing business strategies ● analysis
●forecasting ●communication ●influencing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Macy’s Merchandising Group
Retail Development Manager, Men’s/Kids/Women’s Sportswear June 2006-Present
• Managed in store execution of private label brands in up to ten stores across three districts, with a focus on Men’s/Kid’s and
Women’s apparel, with volume up to $26M.
• Supported store teams to execute corporate merchandising direction flawlessly, through training, product knowledge and
business analysis, within private brands.
• Communicated regional opportunities to brand teams to include consumer and competitive product and assortment
opportunities.
• Collaborated with district partners to influence seasonal floor planning and execution, ensuring that private brands are the
priority.
• Selected as the regional representative to attend seasonal workshops at the Macy’s prototype in New Jersey, establishing what
would become the company merchandise directive for the season.
• Chosen by District Vice President to act as interim District Merchant, encompassing all of RTW, while still maintaining the
Retail Development Manager position.
• Accelerated sales growth within the Style& co. brand to $1M in four key locations within the Houston market.
• Consistently met or exceeded sales plan goals each year.
Kohls
POS Supervisor June 2005-June 2006
The Bon-Macys
Human Resource Assistant September 2002-October 2003
• Supported HR manager by screening new applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Scheduled and facilitated new hire training.
• Ensured accurate and timely completion of new hire paperwork, adhering to company guidelines.
• Assisted in scheduling and assigning sales associates for work shifts.
Group Sales Manager May 2001-June 2002
• Supervised, trained, developed, and evaluated sales associates regarding product knowledge, customer service, selling
capabilities and basic merchandising skills.
• Empowered all sales associates with “customers first” service philosophy, through inspired coaching.
• Successfully interviewed and hired talented sales associates, to maintain the best retention rate in the store.
• Managed selling staff’s productivity standards, including items per transaction and promotion of in store credit card.
• Communicated merchandise needs or concerns with the buying staff.
Gottchalks/Lamonts Apparel
Area Sales Manager, Sales Associate March 1996--May 2001
• Execute proper merchandise placement and presentation for weekly promotions.
• Supervised, trained, developed, and evaluated sales associates.
• Ensured customers were promptly and courteously handled, by efficient scheduling and supervision.

2. EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with emphasis in Human Resources and General Management
AWARDS
• Macy’s Make MAGIC award- Regional Executive of the Year (2012)
• Macy’s Make MAGIC award- Customer Engagement, South Central Region (2012, 2013)
• Macy’s Make MAGIC award- Driving and Making Results- Casual Sportswear, Men’s Sportswear (2012, 2013)