ashley dougherty
Change Enablement Manager at Neiman Marcus Group
retail expert / strategist
retail executive 20+ year experience creating executing sale strategy , developing strategic customer partnership building team . innovative thinker skilled problem solver laser focus achieving goal .
Neiman Marcus Group
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Austin, Texas, United States
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Change Enablement Manager
Ashley Dougherty Consulting
• Lead clients in opening, managing and building relationships with top retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Moda Operandi, Net-A-Porter, Intermix and independent global luxury boutiques.
•  Build financial models and assist clients in developing a comprehensive plan in order to hit targets in key profitability measures including sales goals, inventory weeks of supply, IMU targets and GMROI.
•  Support clients’ design process by understanding market trends and needs, implementing design calendars, curating assortments and refining pricing strategies. 
•  Work closely with retail partners to assist in all aspects of driving business while also utilizing strong negotiation skills to protect clients’ best interests.
• Visit stores on a consistent basis, develop relationships with store teams, conduct product knowledge trainings and implement incentive programs with retailer sales teams.
• Utilize my network to open new accounts, lead market meetings, attend global trade shows and serve as an ambassador for clients.
• Current and past clients include Ashley Pittman Jewelry, Hello Kitty Fine Jewelry, Carnival Cruise Line, Konstantino Jewelry, Mizuki Jewels, Kara Ross Jewelry & Handbags, Sarah Flint Shoes.
Principal
Bergdorf Goodman
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• Responsible for sourcing, planning and driving all aspects of a $15M business.
• Built sales and receipt plans, inventory and turn levels, gross margin plans, pricing and markdown strategies.
• Achieved 50% sales growth in four years through consistent assortment editing, identification of global trends/designers, product development, exclusivities, and the creation of a reorder/basics program for top vendors.
• Received Bergdorf Goodman Buyer of the Year Award in fiscal 2007 for achieving highest growth in overall sales (+25%, from $12M to $15M) and gross margin (+8%, from 51% to 55%).
• Built strong relationships with 45+ domestic and foreign vendors, while also successfully negotiating exclusivities, RTVs, markdowns and advertising allowances.
• Over a two year period, partnered with executive, visual and marketing teams to plan and implement a complete floor redesign of the Designer Jewelry area.
• Attended global jewelry markets in a constant search for new, innovative product and designers.
New York, NY
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Senior Buyer, Designer Jewelry
John Hardy
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• Partnered with the Neiman Marcus executive, buying and store teams to strategically plan, manage and drive the John Hardy Women’s jewelry business for 36 Neiman Marcus stores, with annual sales of $13M.
• Defined by-door and ecommerce assortment plans, monitored and forecasted inventory levels, maintained gross margin and turn for all NM stores. Negotiated advertising co-op, RTV’s, markdowns, and chargebacks.
• Consistently visited stores to build relationships and learn business needs and opportunities.
• Responsible for training, managing and incentivizing a nationwide team of 15 John Hardy field Merchandisers and DSA’s.
New York, NY
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Account Executive, Neiman Marcus Account
Blue Martini Software
• Partnered on site with clients to plan and implement the Blue Martini web-based enterprise software applications and modules, based on clients' business and technical requirements. Clients included Young & Rubicam and Petsmart.
San Francisco, CA
Retail Consultant
SelfCare
• Created and managed assortment plans for the catalog and website in three key departments, which accounted for 25% of SelfCare’s overall on-line and catalog sales.
• Analyzed assortments and sku level sales in order to maximize growth through repaginating the catalog each month.
• Within a six-month period, reorganized and edited two product categories resulting in a 5-point increase in overall gross margin, and a 30% increase in sales.
San Francisco, CA
Associate Buyer
Neiman Marcus
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Department Manager - Accessories, North Park Dallas   1999 - 2000
• Responsible for managing a team of 10 associates and ensuring the department hit sales, inventory and shortage plans, while providing the highest level of customer service.  Built incentive plans, conducted weekly product trainings and fostered cohesiveness within the team.  

Assistant Buyer - Ladies Shoes   1997 - 1999
• Worked with 35+ Neiman Marcus store teams to build assortment plans, hit inventory and financial targets and support all store operations.
Dallas, TX
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Assistant Buyer / Department Manager
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Business Administration and Management, General
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Texas A&M University
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Health
Seton Healthcare Family
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The Fifty is a group of 50 Austinites with a common vision for the future of healthcare in Central Texas. As leaders from the wide array of industries that have transformed Austin into the premier place to live, we have helped build an innovative, state-of-the-art medical community where research and technology combine to make Austin the best place to receive medical care. The anchor of this medical community is Ascension Seton’s new teaching hospital – Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
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Board Member:  The Fifty
Impact Austin
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We are an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization, funding Central Texas nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. 

Our membership and leadership proudly reflect the many faces, cultures and walks of life that make up our society.  We believe diversity helps us to better understand and address the issues facing our community.

Impact Austin combines annual donations from members and gives multiple grants each June and in the fall to local, worthy causes selected by our members.
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Committee Member
Social Services
Women for Women International
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I have been a sponsor of Women for Women International for the past 10 years, helping to fund the organization's invaluable program for women in countries affected by conflict and unrest.

Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped more than 478,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. WFW serves women in 8 countries offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.
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Sponsor
HeyMama
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HeyMama is building a community for mothers in business. HeyMama provides the resources, vetted network and support women need to succeed at home and in the office through digital resources, real-time advice, and IRL experiences. Because having it all isn’t a thing, but having a community is everything.
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Member
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-bolger-9b3672b
Greater Chicago Area
Dave Bolger
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-duncan
Dallas, TX
Allie Duncan
Manager, Brand Public Relations at Neiman Marcus Group
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College Station, TX
Reagan Eubanks
Student at Texas A&M University
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Fort Worth, TX
Sarah Yeager
Assistant Buyer at Neiman Marcus Group
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United States
Beth Satterfield
COO at William Blair
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Bryan, TX
Sara Anne Rayburn
Accounting Student at Texas A&M University looking to pursue internship
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Greater Houston
Masooma Khan
Marketing Coordinator at Sweet Paris Crêperie & Cafe
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Jacksonville, FL
Peyton Davidson
Marketing Manager at Providence Homes
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United States
Lauren Heinke
Buyer - Designer Handbags at Neiman Marcus Group
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College Station, TX
Rachel Ramm
Professional Program in Accounting student at Texas A&M University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-crow-61b0171a8
United States
Grace Crow
Executive Development Program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-sordelet-06518952
Decatur, IN
Nicholas Sordelet
Sales And Leasing Consultant at Kelley Automotive Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindamccall
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
MeLinda A. McCall, MBA, SPHR
VP, People at LTK (formerly rewardStyle + LIKEtoKNOW.it) Come disrupt with LTK!
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Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
Silas Swaim
Supervisor, Desktop Services at National General Insurance
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Edmond, OK
Aaron Meyr
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Dallas, TX
Greg Biggs
Director of Develpment at Cawley Partners
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Dallas, TX
Cade Hill
Development Manager at HALL Group
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Dallas, TX
Blair Miller, RPA ®
Propety Manager at Stream Realty Partners
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Dallas, TX
Nathan Spelleri
Sr. Project Manager at Charles Schwab
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Marcus Moore
Director of Security at Cawley Partners
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Tuckerton, NJ
Ashley Dougherty
Construction Administrator/Project Coordinator
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Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
Ashley Dougherty
Operations, Learning & Development, Program Management
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Pittsburgh, PA
Ashley Dougherty
Meteorologist at WTAE TV
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Albany, NY
Ashley Dougherty
Assistant Secretary for Environment
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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Ashley Dougherty
Inside Sales Representative - Aruba Networks