823 Advizers

Lindsay

Buyer

Nili Lotan

University of Arizona 2013
University of Arizona, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Lindsay is an experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in E-Commerce, Trend Analysis, Sales Growth, Financial Acumen, and Assortment & Product Development.
University of Arizona

University of Arizona

Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion
Business Strategy
Creative Writing, Journalism

Q1Career path

Career Exploration

Internships

Entry-Level

0:27

"So throughout college I would do internships in New York City, in different areas. So I would find out what I really liked and then I would, after college I started working, within that field."

Q2Main responsibilities

Purchasing

Budgeting

Merchandising

1:04

"the main, main thing that you do is the purchasing of the collection."

Q3Day in the life

Fashion Buying

Merchandising

Sales Analysis

0:46

"Analyzing sales, recapping the company, um, doing transfers of the clothes, um, for the company between stores."

Q4Most important skills - role

Teamwork

Mathematics

Communication

0:37

"You have to be a people person, really."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Merchandising

Fashion

Entrepreneurship

0:18

"I enjoy learning about the company and being really involved with the owner and the founder of the company."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Overcoming Challenges

Confidence

Decision-Making

0:24

"Really trusting yourself and having a vision and, um, going with your gut for sure."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Networking

Professional Connections

Fashion Industry

0:32

"And then also, you know, the fashion shows are a fun part. Um, and just, you know, getting involved with different kinds of people and events."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Assertive

Detail-oriented

Organized

0:37

"Definitely detail-oriented, organized, someone who's able to speak up and speak their mind."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Stress Management

Fashion Industry

Resilience

0:33

"don't take it too seriously, at the end of the day you're in fashion and everything will work out. It's not the end of the world."

Q10Entry-level positions

Entry-Level Jobs

Merchandise Assistant

Career Advancement

0:53

"if you really wanna be in buying, take that job first outta college at the front desk and kind of learn the different roles within the company"

Q11Significant lesson - career

Communication

Professionalism

Networking

0:40

"you don't wanna burn bridges because your paths are gonna cross again."

Q12College ideas for success

Career Exploration

Internships

Communication

0:39

"I think it's the experiences and the internships that help you like, learn what you actually wanna do."

Q13How identity impacted career

Career Opportunities

Women-Owned Businesses

Entrepreneurship

0:40

"You can own a business, you can do whatever you wanna do. You just kind of have to take that chance and leap and like you're unstoppable."