Sarah R Smith
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Education
Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
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Bachelor of Science | Fashion Merchandising and Design | Georgia Southern University | 2009 |
Prior Professional Positions
Organization | Title | Years of Service |
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Janie and Jack | Senior Merchant | 2016 - 2019 |
Gymboree | Merchant | 2013 - 2016 |
Sephora | Merchandise Coordinator | 2012 - 2013 |
Current graduate student at the University of Georgia, pursuing a Master of Science degree in Merchandising and International Trade. Prior to her academic career, Sarah worked in the San Francisco Bay Area as a merchant in corporate retail managing multiple teams to hit deadlines and sales targets for departments responsible for +$250M in annual revenue.
Her professional merchandise background includes product line development for children’s apparel, children’s accessories, and beauty. Sarah's experience includes building seasonal product strategies and leading cross-functional teams (design, planning, sourcing and production, product development, marketing, and web) to execute deliverables impacting the bottom line. She possesses a great passion for quality design, commitment to the consumer, and drive to contribute to the betterment of retail globally and in her local community.