This document is a resume for Janine Hewitt, an experienced buyer with over 10 years of experience in line buying, private label, and product development for clothing company CLEO. Her resume outlines her contact information, areas of expertise including analytics and problem solving, and work history as an Assistant Buyer and Tops Buyer at CLEO where she was responsible for assortment planning, sourcing, and product management.

1. Janine Hewitt
3356 Ferris St, Burlington, ON L7M 0J6
Phone: 905-577-1774 E-Mail: janineh16@gmail.com
Profile
An experienced driven buyer with a strong command in line buying/private label and all aspects of product
development. Creative and innovative with proven ability to balance concepts with focus on bottom line results
and business needs. Proven success record with hands on and cross-functional leadership style. Big picture
conceptual thinker with strength in the ability to envision and interpret fashion trends for the brand.
Areas of Proficiency
 Excel
 Word
 PDM
 STS
 CPO
 PowerPoint
 Outlook
 Communication
 Analytics and research
 Problem solving
 Decision making
 Category management
 Negotiation
 Strategicthinker
 Thrives on challenge
 Results driven
 Organization
 Resourceful and dependable
 Interpersonal
 Efficient
 Flexible andadaptable
Experience
CLEO (div. of Comark)
Tops Buyer Mar 2012-Current
 Assortment planning, budgeting and forecasting with yearly volume of $20 million
 Ongoing analysis of current trends and sales to identify growth opportunities within the department
 Direct sourcing and product development
 Business Travel: Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai,Ningbo, New York, and Montreal
 Seasonal presentation to executive team of product, pricing, vendor and key item strategy
 Source in season opportunity buys from Domestic Canadian and US vendors
 Coach and develop assistantbuyers to achieve personal development plans
 Ensuring product delivers value, quality, fit and style
 Manage markdowns and promotional activity
 Strategize with cross functional teams to meet corporate/business objectives
 Ensure production scheduling and supply comply with company standards and requirements

2. “Play Ground Coordinator”
 Company spokes representative for workshops addressing how to give and receive feedback in the
workplace. Personal management style understanding and areas supporting development and corporate
culture in conjunction with buyer’s role.
CLEO (div. of Comark)
Assistant Buyer
Dresses/Outerwear Sept 2010-Mar 2012
Tops/Accessories Jan 2007-Sept 2010
 Supported Team Leader and Senior Buyer in all meetings- vendor and internally.
 Effectively communicated requirements, timeline approvals and changes to vendors.
 Ensured product specifications were entered into our product management software and updated system
with all changes as needed. Ensured product information is accurate and up-to-date.
 Worked with cross-functional teams to provide them with product samples i.e. e-comm, advertising and
photography
 Tracked, received and approved certified samples, approved materials and colours within established
standards. Ensured product samples arrived on time and prepared samples for art turns by labeling and
tagging products. Provided product information and certified samples to internal departments such as
advertising, database and quality assurance.
 Attended vendor and team meetings, internal and final select meetings. Documented all changes in order to
maintain product specifications.
Education/Volunteer
George Brown College April 2008-April 2009
 Retail buying certificate
 Developed a thorough understanding of the buying process
Mohawk College Sept 2004-June 2006
 Diploma in Medical Office Administration
 Mohawk student class rep
Bennetto after school basketball league Sept 2010-Current
 Developing at risk youth to be leaders and team players
 Organizing drills and games
Joy and Hope of Haiti Jan 2009
 Fundraising money for children’s orphanages
 Support workers in malaria clinic
References
Available upon request