Raul Morales has over 10 years of experience in retail merchandising and operations management. He has worked at Saks Fifth Avenue for over 8 years, managing departments and increasing sales volumes. Prior to this, he worked as an associate buyer for Solectron Corp in Mexico, where he sourced electronic components and managed supplier relationships. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Universidad De Guadalajara and is pursuing a Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Academy of Art University.

1. Raul Morales
raul_morales2010@yahoo.com ● 425 Hyde St., Apt. 32, San Francisco, CA 94109 ● 510.637.9761
EXPERIENCE
Designer Sales Associate SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 9/2012 - Present
 Increased Denim sales volume by 20% as a result was promoted to oversee and manage the Rag & Bone department.
 Improved overall department sales volume by recruiting new clients and building stronger relationships with existing clients using
company cus tomer database, social media and personal initiative.
 Maintain a well-stocked selling floor according to company’s merchandising a nd vi sual standards.
 Es tablished new accounts by providing fashion/styling advice to new clients and repeat cl ients.
Merchandiser/Operations Coordinator SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 1/2008 - 9/2012
 Re s ponsible for the merchandising of the Me n’s Store a ccounting for 30% of total San Francisco Flagship's volume.
 Planned and executed sale, pre-sale and markdown s etup on a weekly/monthly basis.
 Reviewed and analyzed inventory data for electronic markups, markdowns and balancing.
 Recommended and executed setup for sales, promotional events, clearance, floor moves/renovations and special events.
 Created and executed an efficient control and procurement process for repairs.
 Executed RTVs, transfers, salvage: electronically and physically.
Assistant Manager SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 7/2007 - 1/2008
 Supe rvised Me n’s Store i n conjunction with Department Manager: s elling, customer s ervice, merchandising & floor management.
 Partnering with the Buying Office in New York to manage return to vendor merchandise, damages and price changes.
 Trained new associates & helped them develop career paths for future growth.
 Executed and maintained vi sual merchandising and selling floor s tandards.
 Aided in communicating promotional event information to maximize results.
 Helped strategize and manage sale setup.
 Lead & executed semi-annual physical inventory with associate team.
 Identified merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback.
Associate Buyer SOLECTRON CORP, Guadalajara, Mexico 3/2005 - 3/2007
 Analyzed trends and managed purchase orders based on seasonal plans.
 Solved material shortages, vendor relations and managed production cycle/flow.
 Coordinated account receivables and payables and handle outstanding invoices and discrepancies.
 Created and maintained purchased parts profile in companywide master database.
 Procured part numbers with global suppliers, brokers and manufacturers.
 Managed the business relationships with s trategic suppliers: updated lead times, capacities, technology and pricing.
 Negotiated prices and quantities with suppliers resolved supplier i ssues and handled corrective actions and order changes as needed.
 Monitored EDI orders and kept up-to-date log to help streamline communication between cross functional teams.
Product Sourcing Specialist SOLECTRON CORP, Guadalajara, Mexico 10/2005 - 3/2006
 Sourced and purchased electronic components.
 Ensured shipment terms and sourcing information were up-to-date.
 Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing of components.
 Developed relationships w/ suppliers, by assisting in resolving supplier payment, performance, insurance and customer satisfaction
i s sues.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATONS
 Experience in retail merchandising: ready-to-wear, accessories, small leather goods and fine jewelry.
 Knowledge of the luxury retail environment. Creatively executing and maintaining visual standards.
 Experience in Marketing, Distribution & Logistics and Inventory Management.
 Cus tomer oriented with experience in Telemarketing, Public Relations, Sales and Market Research.
 Worked for a multinational manufacturing company as a buyer in the Global Purchasing Team.
 Strong presentation skills as well as excellent communication skills
 Experience as a personal s tylist: Macys Passport 2009 and the Westfield Santa Clara Fashion show 2009.
 Quick learner, directive mind, collaborative, dedicated, detail oriented, professional and able to multitask & meet deadlines.
SKILLS
Computer: MS Office Suite, Strong Excel Skills, PCSS (Market Research Statistics), Adobe Photoshop, Supply Chain Management Systems:
BAAN, ORACLE, SAAP
Language: Engl ish, Spanish (native speaker) and Intermediate French.
EDUCATION 2010 - 2013 Academy of Art University, Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, San Francisco, CA
2008 - 2009 City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Coursework included: Retail Buying, Fashion Merchandising/Styling and Visual Merchandising.
2004 - 2005 Universidad De Guadalajara, Seminar in Marketing Strategies and Sales Techniques
2000 - 2005 Universidad De Guadalajara, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Guadalajara, Mexico