Valerie R. is an experienced professional in the fashion and retail industry, currently serving as an Associate Buyer for Fashion and Accessories at Travel Traders LLC since March 2018. Previously, Valerie worked as a Wholesale Merchandise Coordinator for GUESS?, Inc., where responsibilities included retail merchandising execution for 23 locations. Valerie also held the position of Flagship Merchandising Manager at Gap Inc./ Banana Republic, leading cross-functional teams and managing in-store marketing initiatives. Earlier experience includes serving as an Area Visual Manager at Love Culture Inc., focused on driving business objectives and visual merchandising across 15 locations. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management and a certification in Human Resources Management from Florida Atlantic University, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from The Art Institutes.