Adrianamnq@gmail.com
Adriana Manrique
F a s h i o n i s t a
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Special Skills
Vendor Negotiation & Relations Visual Merchandising & Styling
Sales Reporting & Management Inventory Management
Cross Functional Collaboration Trend & Market Analysis
Purchase Order Management E-Commerce Knowledge
A Bit About Me
Fashion has been my passion for as long as I can remember—something I’ve lived and breathed since childhood. As a dedicated professional with years of experience in buying, merchandising, and trend analysis, I’ve transformed my lifelong love for style into a thriving career.
From building strong vendor relationships to analyzing sales trends and creating visually compelling assortments, I bring creativity and strategy to everything I do. With a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising and Management, along with hands-on experience at brands like True Religion, Fashion Nova, Popular 21, and Bonded Apparel, I’ve honed my skills in market research, inventory management, and e-commerce.
This page is not just about fashion; it’s about celebrating creativity, individuality, and the art of self-expression. Join me as I share my journey, inspirations, and insights into the ever-evolving world of fashion.
Work Experience
July 2025 - Current
ASSISTANT MERCHANT l TRUE RELIGION
Women's - All Categories
~ Support weekly business meetings by analyzing sales performance and identifying key product opportunities and challenges.
~ Create & distribute sales and performance reports, including quarterly sales analyses and best/worst seller summaries.
~ Manage product samples across buying, production, and studio teams to ensure timely photo shoots and organized sample tracking.
~ Coordinated seasonal buy meetings by preparing and maintaining sample racks and meeting setups.
~ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute merchandising strategies and meet financial targets.
~ Partner with eCommerce and site merchandising teams to ensure accurate online product presentation and on-time launches.
~ Provide operational support through communication recaps, shipment coordination, and inventory organization.
November 2022 - July 2025
ASSISTANT BUYER l FASHION NOVA
Matching Sets, Tops & Bottoms
~ Communicate with vendors to negotiate minimum order quantities, confirm item availability, and coordinate delivery times, fostering strong supplier relationships to optimize cost and inventory flow.~ Conduct detailed sales recaps (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal) to evaluate product performance and support strategic buying decisions.
~ Utilize advanced Excel functions—such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting—to create actionable reports and data-driven insights.
~ Support senior buyers in trend forecasting, market research, and assortment planning to align with customer preferences and sales goals.
~ Monitor stock levels and sell-through rates to identify replenishment opportunities and minimize overstock.
~ Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, merchandising, and visual teams to ensure seamless product execution and alignment with seasonal strategies.
FEBRUARY 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2022
SHOWROOM SALES ASSOCIATE l POPULAR 21
~ Led merchandising efforts, created visually appealing displays to maximize customer engagement and sales.
~ Designed custom linesheets for buyers and generated weekly inventory reports to track stock levels and incoming merchandise.
~ Coordinated with the warehouse to ensure timely and accurate order shipments, adhering to vendor guidelines.
~ Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.