PERRY DODSON

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EXPERIENCE
Rent the Runway New York City, NY
Product Development Assistant April 2022 – Present
• Track and manage purchase order processing and shipments to ensure on time deliveries and payments
• Utilize Blue Cherry’s PLM system to organize product details and manufacturers’ information
• Analyze customer data using Looker reports to make informed decisions while developing new styles
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot pain-points in the operations process
• Communicate with external designer partners to develop Exclusive Designs styles
• Assist with buying private label styles by collaborating with manufacturers, creating styles in Airtable, and managing PO’s
Dana- Co LLC New York City, NY
Forecasting Assistant – Strategic Planning Dec. 2021 – April 2022
• Managed weekly reports used to track and determine Available to Sell quantities and identify SKU deficits
• Updated comprehensive forecasts as new PO’s, sales, and projection data is imported from Blue Cherry and QlikView
• Created recaps of quarterly sales versus projected units to be used as a tool by several departments
• Partnered with design and sales teams to review quarterly merchandise assortment plans
• Generated and refreshed products’ style statuses in Blue Cherry as each SKU’s lifecycle is tracked throughout seasons
• Support strategic planning, design, internal, and external sales teams with timely updates to essential reports
Marc Nelson Denim Knoxville, TN
Intern Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2021
• Used HubSpot software to create lists to organize, categorize, and manage 300+ clients
• Generated barcodes and labels to tag all new and existing products in a consistent manner
• Utilized Shopify to input new inventory and product information including cost, retail, quantity, channels available, etc.
2:45Tech LLC Knoxville, TN
Sales and Social Media Intern June 2020 – Aug. 2020
• Wrote blog posts and promoted them on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to gain traction through strong SEO marketing
• Assembled a comprehensive whiskey database with over 500 distilleries for brand extension Whiskey Bent
• Oversaw efforts to increase brand awareness through the platform UpCity
Patricia Nash Designs Knoxville, TN
Design Intern Aug. 2019 – May 2021
• Aided in developing and maintaining physical and digital archival systems for samples, leathers, hardware, and trims
• Coordinated photoshoot samples' preparation and provided on-set assistance
• Grew Pinterest audience by 42.8% and maintained occasional website upkeep for the international brand
• Collaborated with production team to ensure handbag and accessory inventory remained cataloged correctly
• Produced a print encyclopedia system to document all 100+ prints since brand’s creation in 2010
• Created various Excel documents for design, operations, and sales teams as needed
• Kept inventory of and cataloged all vintage inspiration handbags (275+) and clothing items (80+)
Catherine Loiret Handbags Paris, France
Intern May 2019 – July 2019
• Assisted with updating the company website and created a mock website design for future use
• Contributed new ideas on how to expand business in France and abroad
• Ensured customers’ needs were properly met in the showroom despite language barriers
EDUCATION
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management May 2021
Major: Retail and Consumer Sciences / Minor: Business Administration
• Relevant coursework: Retail Buying, Retail Planning and Allocation, Retail Analytics, Retail Operations Management,
Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Retail Software Applications, Global Retailing
SKILLS
• Systems: Windows, Mac, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, Dropbox, Shopify, Qlikview, Blue Cherry, Hubspot, Airtable,
Dynamics 365, JIRA, Tableau3W
• Languages: Beginner French