Katie Wright

Production Assistant @ EXPRESS | Men’s Knits & Suits

Columbus, Ohio, United States

About

As a Production Assistant at Express, I apply my skills in production/sourcing, inventory management, and effective cross-functional communication to ensure the quality and availability of products. I am responsible for keying and tracking orders, resolving purchase order discrepancies, and managing physical inventory processes, and communication both internally and externally with business partners. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University and have earned certifications in Carhartt Expert, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, and GSI Diamond Essentials. I am always eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges in the fashion industry.

Experience

  • Production Assistant - Men’s Knits & RTW at EXPRESS
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Men’s knit tops, RTW suits, and underwear

  • Detail Assistant - Kay Outlet Bridal at Signet Jewelers
    Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

    -Responsible for samples, keying and tracking of orders and planogram set up. -Daily review of Inventory Management System to resolve purchase order discrepancies, price variances, and product quality control issues. -Responsible for vendor samples and vault integrity including live merchandise from DC. -Consistent communication and follow-through with internal business partners (sample room, DC, MRPC, AP, and QA) -Manage physical inventory process for multi-million-dollar buyer locations, reconciling variances. -Collaborate with eCommerce, marketing, and sourcing teams to drive company success through strategic alignment and effective cross-functional communication.

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods (Fairlawn, Ohio, United States · On-site)
    • Apparel Sales Associate
      Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      -Greet and promptly approach athletes to fulfill their shopping experience. -Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation. -Show knowledge, passion, and commitment to my everyday tasks. -Proactively promote company programs such as warranty sales, loyalty programs, and seasonal promotions. -Ensure flexibility as business needs arise to support other departments in the store. -Follow visual merchandising layouts for different brand pads.

    • Carhartt Ambassador
      Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 · 4 mos

  • Merchandising Intern at Natori
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 · 2 mos

    - Checked in samples. - Assisted with photo shoots for E-Commerce. - Assisted with samples and other tasks during photo shoots. - Updated seasonal assortment menus, line sheet modifications, and competitive analysis on pricing and assortment.

  • Social Media Marketing Intern at Maplewood Boutique
    May 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    -Assisted in running Maplewood Boutique’s social media pages. -Took photographs of merchandise and edited photos weekly to upload onto our social media pages for customers to shop from and interact with. -Frequently organized the store racks - keeping merchandise and display layouts visually appealing. -Traveled to events across Northeast Ohio to sell and advertise merchandise and interact with customers from different demographics.