Maggy Rinaldo

OBJECTIVE
I am a Fashion Management Postgraduate with merchandising, retail management, sales and customer service
experience seeking opportunities in the retail industry. I am an outgoing, self-motivated, reliable, and organized
individual with good people skills. I am a great team player, a quick study, and am eager to work hard.
EDUCATION
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Graduate Certificate, Business, Fashion Management & Promotions, Honours (2014 2015)
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts, English Cultural Studies & Communication Studies (2008 2012)
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Ontario Scholar Award (2004 2008)
WORK EXPERIENCE
BRIKA
Merchandise Coordinator (October 2016 Present)
Supporting the daily operational functions of the merchandising/buying team
Assisting in the management of the overall merchandise flow which includes: assisting in creation of
assortment plans, allocation, creating & monitoring purchase orders, store transfers, receiving, and in
store merchandising
Providing in store sales support and visual merchandising at all stores in the GTA
Online order fulfillment and shipping
Tracking the new vendor application process
Toys R Us Canada Ltd.
Merchandise Assistant (September 2015 September 2016)
Performed a high volume of data entry including: using AS/400 to set up new SKUs, performing SKU
maintenance, creating Purchase Orders and Credit Agreements for markdowns and advertising
Used MS Office and PPM for advertising submissions and ad changes
Executed in store TPRs and markdowns
Managed and tracked the Vendor Agreement development and approval process
Communicated with Vendors on behalf of the Buyer
Attended Vendor meetings and giving valuable feedback
Assisted Buyer with line reviews and product assortment
Monitored and reviewed ecommerce business to ensure products were listed, features were called out and
images were of high quality and up to date
Worked with Buyer and Store Planning in coordination of in-store signage and displays
Responded to and followed up on requests from stores and other departments
Town Shoes Limited
Buying Intern Handbags & Accessories (July 2015 September 2015)
Responsibilities included communicating with vendors, assisting with data entry including creating SKUs
and purchase orders, allocations and stock models in Jesta I.S., assisting buyers, organizing samples,
ticketing and preparing merchandise to be shipped to stores, organizing a style out presentation for Fall
2015 merchandise, organizing data in Excel spreadsheets, and general administrative duties

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

C2 Apparel
Showroom & Sales Intern (January 2015 July 2015)
Responsibilities included assisting sales representatives, data entry, merchandising, assisting with press
pulls, organizing showroom, fulfilling client orders, shipping & receiving merchandise, maintaining
records of inventory, and general administrative duties
Oak + Fort
Part-Time Sales Associate (September 2014 January 2015)
Responsibilities included sales, meeting goals, cash wrap, organizing and receiving stock, merchandising
and customer service
Brandy Melville Canada
Store Manager (June 2013 April 2014)
In charge of overall store operations
Main responsibilities included communicating with head office, employee hiring and training, store
supervision, opening and closing duties, problem solving and customer service
Additional responsibilities included daily, weekly and monthly job reporting, scheduling, payroll, stock
and inventory control, and visual merchandising
Assistant Manager (February 2013 June 2013)
Assisting the store manager in store operations
Responsibilities included employee hiring and training, store supervision, opening and closing duties,
customer service, daily job reporting, payroll, stock and inventory control and visual merchandising
Visual Merchandiser/Cashier Supervisor (August 2012 February 2013)
Visual Merchandising responsibilities included designing wall and table displays in order to successfully
merchandise the store, assisting with receiving stock and restocking merchandise
Supervisor duties included cash desk supervision, training cashiers, and providing proper cash wrap and
customer service
Westcoast Connection
Trip Leader/Programmer (July 2011 July 2012)
Responsible for the health and safety of each trip member, organizing ice breaker activities, evening
programs, entertaining bus rides, and confirming bookings for activities and meals in each city

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Fashion Voices Breast Cancer Fundraising Event for After Breast Cancer (2015)
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure (2014)
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (2011 2012)
SKILLS
Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Training,
Customer Service, MS Office, AS/400, PPM, Query, LightSpeed POS, Mac OSX, Social Media, Vocal Music
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Soprano Section Leader/Vocalist McGill Universitys Soulstice A Cappella (2010 2012)
David J. Tyrrell Award for Vocal Music North Toronto Collegiate Institute (2008)
Choir Section Leader North Toronto Collegiate Institute Choral Ensemble (2007 2008)
Head of Choreography North Toronto Collegiate Institute Fashion Show (2007 2008)
Group Leader Team Building Sessions for NTCI Vocal Retreat (2007)
References Available Upon Request