Brand Specialist @ From October 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) Inventory Control Analyst - Girls Toy, Games, & Puzzles @ From June 2014 to September 2014 (4 months) Merchandise Associate at Corporate Offices (Girls Toys/Games/Puzzles) @ Meijer is a regional hypermarket chain, founded in 1934, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. The company's 206 stores are located in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. •Collaborate with Buyer, Planner, and Analyst to achieve $54M yearly financial plan for Girls toys •Lead in management of puzzle category to increase sales $ and DM$ productivity. Over 6 periods Sales $ increase of +15% to AP and +21% to LY, and Margin $ +500bps to AP and +524bps to LY oConducted vendor line reviews and negotiations to select product assortment for Fall 2014 POG oDid analysis, prepared and presented puzzle line review for Fall 2014 oManage budget for dropping items and implementing pricing action for non-go-forward products oWeekly management of Puzzle PO’s to maintain in-stocks within the inventory plan. •Selected to participate on Category Management project related to corporate attributing process/standards and store clustering •Reinvented the financial evaluation process for endcaps and fastracks for the entire Hardlines division. •Coordinate weekly toy divisional communication with Operations to ensure execution at Store level •Assist the Senior Buyer on data driven productivity assortment decisions that includes item selection, to build planograms that achieve the presentation and financial goals •Assist Product Development in complete process of building and re-launching new brands for private label Girls Dress-up line, 18" Doll program, and Baby Doll line •Responsible for promotion execution at store level, print media, and digital media. •Use micro-strategy to generate daily reporting and identify at least one opportunity from reports for team discussion. Generate ad-hoc reporting as needed by business •Collect and summarize complex NPD reports, consumer insights data, and Shopper-view reporting. Research and analyze competition and identify industry trends •Provide divisional training for new team members From June 2012 to May 2014 (2 years) Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaAssistant Manager @ The Manager in Training program is a learning program focused on immersing the trainee in all aspects of managing a multi-million dollar business for Abercrombie & Fitch. The program focuses on a different aspect of running the business: -Principles of management -Store operations -Recruiting -Diversity and inclusion -Human resources -Stockroom systems -Visual merchandising -Creating the best store experience Also, interact daily with the Store Manager and at least weekly with the District Manager and conduct weekly assessments and performance evaluations. From May 2012 to June 2012 (2 months) Lexington, Kentucky AreaManager @ From May 2010 to June 2012 (2 years 2 months) Sales Associate @ From September 2009 to June 2012 (2 years 10 months) Sales Model @ From October 2010 to May 2012 (1 year 8 months) Store Management Intern @ The Store Management Internship Program is a 10 week summer program designed to give interns the knowledge and experience needed to explore what an exciting career in retail management is all about. The Training Program consists of the following: -Computer-based training -Hands-on sales floor training -Executive development -Exposure to all areas of the Store -Exposure to senior level leadership -Mentorship Program with former Interns -Visual Merchandising with Visual Communication Book and Planograms -Intern Conference in Milwaukee, WI where interns interact with Senior Leadership and spend time with Interns from across the country -Presetation of Intern Impact Project to Regional Managers to demonstrate skills gained throughout the Internship -Visit and analyze the competition -Volenteering with Kohls Cares As an intern with Kohl's, Interns are treated as part of the management team and learn the principles of what it takes to run a successful retail business. From June 2011 to August 2011 (3 months)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles @ University of Kentucky From 2008 to 2012 Indiana University Bloomington From 2008 to 2008 Upper Arlington High School From 2004 to 2008 Emily Stemkowski is skilled in: Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Time Management, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Store Management, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Brand Management, Analysis, Assortment, Business Planning, Facebook, Fashion, Leadership, Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Planograms, Project Planning, Recruiting, Sourcing, Training