Name: Raquel M.
Title: Merchandising Coordinator – Accessories
What do you do for the company?
I am the Padawan to the Accessories Buying Team. My work tasks include: assisting buyers in their daily tasks, delivering samples to e-commerce team, updating and created P.O’s as need. My position allows me to work with Planning, Allocation, Buyers, Distribution Center, Licensing, Product Development, E-Com and the Executive team.
What makes you “you”?
What makes me “me” is my creative eye. By day I am a merchandising girl boss and by night I design. My hobbies include sewing, taking photos, sketching, and hiking.
What would you call yourself a fan of?
Disney, Stranger Things, Dragon Ball Z, Kingdom Hearts, Star Wars, Sports.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow in your footsteps?
- Take risks! I started working in stores, moved to the DC, and now I am in HQ.
- Be a sponge. Be ready to learn and keep learning.
- Have fun. Go to concerts, watch movies, read comics, watch Netflix.
If you could pick a character (fictional or historical) to be your co-pilot on the Millennium Falcon, who would it be?
Princess Leia!