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Nozomi Honda

New York

Summary

Hardworking and motivated Manager with 17 years of experience and record of success in fashion (apparel / handbags / footwaer / cosmetics) industry especially in merchandising, retail (including store manager experience) and wholesale. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals. Decisive leader with strategic planning and out of the box thinking.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Link Theory Japan Co. Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Liaised with the executives and global merchandising team in the US and other merchandising teams in the UK, China, Shanghai, and Korea.
  • Created seasonal merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
  • Liaised with the inventory and database team to determine inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
  • Liaised with the PR department to develop promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Liaised with the production department for the seasonal fabric buy and sample and bulk production.
  • Liaised with the pattern-making department for the fitting.

Merchandiser

Link Theory Holidings US Inc.
New York, NY
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Liaised with the executives and merchandising team in Japan.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
  • Liaised with the inventory and database team to analyze inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.

USA Business Manager (Women's Handbag)

VASIC New York, Inc.
New York
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Reported to CEO.
  • Oversaw operations of purchasing and merchandising for EC business.
  • Oversaw existing wholesale accounts and review new wholesale accounts.
  • Oversaw license business in China.
  • Oversaw consignment business in Europe.
  • Oversaw digital marketing department.
  • Oversaw anti-counterfeiting and intellectual property management department with attorney.

Retail Division Manager (Dance/Sport Shoes)

Onward Retail LLC/Freed USA Inc.
New York
10.2010 - 10.2020
  • Reported to Chairman and CEO.
  • Established USA incorporated entity for UK and Japan based companies (Freed of London / Chacott).
  • Launched USA flagship store in New York City.
  • Launched EC site.
  • Managed buying process for flagship store and EC.
  • Set sales goals and analyzed sales figures.
  • Created sales reports and reported to parent companies.
  • Hired and trained staff personnel for retail business.
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight product lines.
  • Organized seasonal shootings for advertising campaigns.
  • Oversaw product development of ballroom shoes and in-house cosmetic label.
  • Worked as a store manager.

Merchandiser (Apparel & Accs)

Onward Retail LLC/J. Press Inc.
New York
02.2006 - 10.2010
  • Managed purchasing and allocation processes for the brand.
  • Analyzed sales figures and market trends to anticipate product needs.
  • Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for multiple product lines.
  • Communicated and coordinated execution of planogram with store management.
  • Conducted staff meetings with sales personnel and introduce new merchandises.
  • Coordinated seasonal shootings for lookbook and advertising.
  • Liaised with parent company in Japan.
  • Oversaw 1 men's and 2 women's brands.

Merchandising Assistant (Textile)

ITOCHU Prominent USA LLC
New York
09.2005 - 02.2006
  • Created seamless denim fabric swatch books for presentations to potential and existing clients.
  • Assisted sales team.
  • Maintained client list database.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fabric Styling

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2005

Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • Merchandising & management
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Strategic & out of the box thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening & communication
  • Brand management
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • KPI
  • Excel/Word/PowerPoint
  • Photoshop
  • Shopify/Magento/Retail Pro
  • Figma
  • AdRoll/Klaviyo
  • English/Japanese Bilingual

Timeline

Merchandiser

Link Theory Japan Co. Ltd.
01.2024 - 04.2024

Merchandiser

Link Theory Holidings US Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2023

USA Business Manager (Women's Handbag)

VASIC New York, Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2023

Retail Division Manager (Dance/Sport Shoes)

Onward Retail LLC/Freed USA Inc.
10.2010 - 10.2020

Merchandiser (Apparel & Accs)

Onward Retail LLC/J. Press Inc.
02.2006 - 10.2010

Merchandising Assistant (Textile)

ITOCHU Prominent USA LLC
09.2005 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Fabric Styling

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Fashion Institute of Technology

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