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Ashley Jacobs

@ashleyjacobs

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Assistant buyer with fashion merchandising background and product development focus.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a growth-oriented buying or product development role where I can expand forecasting, vendor negotiation, and assortment planning skills in a collaborative retail environment.

I am an eager, creative assistant buyer with a B.A. in Fashion Merchandising and Design, experienced across buying, product development, technical design, and operations. I contribute to trend reporting, order entry, sample management, and vendor negotiations while supporting cross-functional teams in fast-paced retail environments.

I have hands-on experience attending market days, updating line sheets, managing EDI and inventory processes, and running a small creative business that honed my marketing and budgeting skills. I thrive on learning, optimizing margins, and helping brands align assortments to customer needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Assistant Buyer

Current

A&M

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)

Assist accessories and apparel buyers with product analysis, trend reporting, and order entry, optimizing keystone and margins while participating in vendor meetings and market days.

Merchandising Vendor Relations Order Management Negotiation

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Small Business Owner

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Hazy Art Creations

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Built and managed a handmade goods brand, overseeing product design, pricing, marketing and participating in 15+ fairs to grow customer base and profits.

Brand Development Pricing Social Media Marketing Budget Management Jewelry Design Canva Customer Engagement

Assistant Technical Designer

Vintage Havana

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Supported design team by receiving samples, communicating with manufacturers, updating line sheets and tracking shipments to streamline product development and special orders.

Technical Design Line Sheets CAD Product Development Quality Control Adobe Suite

Fashion Operations Intern

Electric Picks Jewelry

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Managed discontinued inventory and supported wholesale operations with EDI, trade show prep, invoicing and order management to improve operational efficiency.

Inventory Management EDI Order Management Invoicing Asana

Server

Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar + Grill

Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Served an average of 125 guests per shift in a fast-paced environment, achieved Expert Server title and trained new hires to maintain high service standards.