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1 1331 SW Radcliffe Ln. Ankeny, IA Phone: Website: Academic Statement of Purpose ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Industry professional with diverse knowledge of corporate retail, brand expansion, and wholesale management informing industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and the next generation of professionals. EDUCATION In Progress Doctor of Philosophy Iowa State University, Apparel Merchandising and Design Ames, IA 2012 Master of Arts London, England London College of Fashion, Fashion and the Environment Dissertation: The Flourish Approach: A shared value system to incorporate cultural skills and local materials into the global supply chain M.A. Extension: Design Camp Kolding, Denmark Design School Kolding, International Design Camp 2010: New Ways of Transportation 2009 Bachelor of Science Ames, IA Iowa State University, Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production; Business Marketing [Double Major]; Spanish Minor; Magna Cum Laude 2007 Study Abroad: Language Emersion Valencia, Spain Universitat de Valencia; Spanish Language and Culture Emersion Program Iowa State University ASSISTANTSHIPS & TEACHING Spring 2017 Intended: AMD 475 Retail Information Analysis. Course Instructor 40 Students (Expected) Fall 2017 AMD 475 Retail Information Analysis. Section 2 Lab Instructor. 12 Students Fall 2017 AMD 376 Merchandise Planning and Control. Section 2 Lab Instructor. 35 Students Fall 2017 AMD 490F Independent Study: Psychology of Dress. Partner-based Teaching. 19 Students Fall 2017 AMD 590E Special Topics in Merchandising and Entrepreneurship & US and India Education Foundation Teaching and Research Assistant. London College of Fashion 2011 Centre for Sustainable Fashion Office Assistant and website contributor.

2 (Continued) Page 2 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING OTB Management Assortment Planning Market Optimization Strategic Market Expansion Cross Functional Project Management Process Optimization Trend Adaptation/Alignment Team & Talent Development INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE Extensive Market Management: Western Europe Canada India Middle East Australia Moderate Direct Management: Eastern Europe Russia South Africa Southeast Asia Central America Team Management: Japan Korea China/Hong Kong Taiwan Latin America INDUSTRY CAREER FOREVER 21 Los Angeles, CA Sr. Merchant, Manager, International & Domestic Merchandising August 2016 May 2017 Responsible for the development of assortment plans for the company s international business across departments and channels to an annual volume of $1.4 billion dollars. Responsible for adjusting the domestic assortment based on nuanced needs both at store and regional level to maintain resiliency of brand for the $3 billion-dollar domestic business. Provide President, CEO, and CMO annual strategy plan for departmental growth and efficiency improvement with quarterly tracking. Developed vendor strategies that support corporate initiatives and provide leadership to execute these strategies. Developed merchandising training programs in partnership with Directors and VPs of Buying, Planning and Allocation. Sr. Merchant, Manager, International Merchandising July 2013 July 2016 Accountable for International Merchandising team s performance and the results of 250 stores across 50 countries sustaining a YOY double-digit growth rate. Guided the merchandising team in the creation of cohesive merchandise plans to optimize sales volume, profitability, and overall variation of items resulting in incremental product plans totaling $400 million in annual sales. Lead team of eight Merchandisers, fostering growth and development resulting in a retention rate 3x the company average.

3 (Continued) Page 3 Directed launch of international stock and branded merchandise, the leading category in sell-through and web traffic, contributing $250 million annual sales and driving global AUR. Cultivated strong professional relations with Franchise partners by creating focused assortments and strategies to drive long terms business development as the Franchise business grows 60% YOY. Created and executed new operating procedures creating efficiency across all global offices resulting in reductions in lead times up to four weeks, 10% transit cost reductions, and 5% vendor cost savings. International Merchandiser February July 2013 Collaborated with Planning to create topline regional/department OTBs ensuring merchandise and financial plans reflect strategic initiatives and global potential resulting in 12% YOY growth. Identified strategies to maintain comparable and new store growth through optimizing retail price and volume sales opportunities during phase of rapid expansion with 100 new stores across 30 countries. Supported the conceptual develop of future lines by generating style recaps, account/regional summaries, trend analyses, and competitive market research reports. Reviewed and approved markdowns and promos for all categories, ensuring GM met targets, increasing markdown comp sales by 3% YOY by aligning the timing to relevant selling periods in each market. Set regional buy-plans and incremental goals for buyers to fill in gaps from the global assortment achieving double-digit comparative growth in all managing regions year-overyear TOPSHOP London, England International MAA Nordstrom Partnership July 2012 January 2013 Partnered with Nordstrom team to manage merchandising strategy contributing to 80% over-performance in first reactions. Conducted regional trend analysis to identify and maximize unique sales opportunities by region. Profiled store groups by region, climate and volume group to identify stock opportunities. Coordinated with logistics and exports teams to ensure efficient delivery of fast fashion merchandise.

4 (Continued) Page 4 Merchandising Admin Assistant February 2012 August 2012 [US: Assistant Merchandiser] Analyzed sales history to aid in sales forecasting and identify opportunities in stock assortments. Reacted to sales to drive profit and optimize margin. Responded to best and worst sellers with replenishment or cancellations/redistribution. Guided merchandise allocation for department based on sales, demographics, and store capacity FOUNDATION AGENCY London, England Freelance Brand and Marketing Manager December 2010 September 2011 Managed wholesale representation of small-scale sustainable premium brands including sales meetings, recruiting new retail partners, and driving wholesale opportunities. Developed cross-brand marketing materials to recruit new retail partners and portray brand identity. 2008, 2009 TARGET CORPORATION Minneapolis, MN Business Analyst Intern: Ready to Wear, Men s, Performance Wear Summers 2008, 2009 Identified opportunities to maximize and automate reorders in best-selling lines through strategic three-month exploration. Analyzed high and low volume store opportunities to enhance distribution WOMEN S WEAR DAILY New York, NY Fashion Editorial Lead Intern January May 2008 Managed the fashion closet, receiving and returning all samples, and assisting in styling on photo shoots including three covers. NOTE: In the following sections the maiden name of Sponder refers to Danielle Sponder Testa. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2011 Testa, D. & Dixon, S. Fashioning the Future Awards Finalist. Maintaining cultural skills in global knitwear production. Centre for Sustainable Fashion. London, England applications, 50 finalists, 5 winners.

5 (Continued) Page The International Awards for Sustainability in Fashion Finalist. Gene Regen International: Sustainability in the international mass market. Fashioning the Future Awards: Centre for Sustainable Fashion and London Sustainable Development Commission. London, England. Applications unknown, 40 finalists, 5 winners. NATIONAL 2009 Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Award Recipient. Gene Regen: Sustainable fashion business proposal. Applications unknown, 8 finalists, 3 winners. Scholarship Award $25, YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund national scholarship recipient. Applications and total recipients unknown. Scholarship Award $5,000. LOCAL & UNIVERSITY 2009 Graduating Student Marshall & Commencement Speaker, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University 2009 Endorsed Marshall Scholarship Candidate, Iowa State University 2009 Student Sensation Award Recipient, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITS & PRESENTATIONS 2011 Busch, O.V., Snyder, M., Sponder, D., Sanfelici, J., Clowes, R., Towers, E., LaCroix, R., et al. Community Repair: Strategic Skill Mobilization for Sustainable Fashion. London College of Fashion. London, England. Retrievable at Mikkelsen, M., Bohl, K., Flinck, A., Hilger, M.B., Nielsen, E.G., Sponder, D., Anderson, T., et al. International Design Camp: New Ways of Transportation. Design School Kolding. Kolding, Denmark. Retrievable at JURIED EXHIBITS 2011 Sponder, D. & Dixon, S. (2011, November 1013). The Flourish Approach. Exhibit in Fashioning the Future Awards 2011: Fashion s Campaign for Unique Exhibit. Enterprise category. Centre for Sustainable Fashion. London, England. Level: International Acceptance: 1300 applications, 50 finalists, 5 winners Award Status: Finalist Retrievable: not retrievable 2009 Sponder, D. (2009, November 19 30). Gene Regen: International. Finalist in Fashioning the Future: The International Awards for Sustainability in Fashion. Centre for Sustainable Fashion. London, England. Level: International Acceptance: 40 finalists, 5 winners, applications unknown

6 (Continued) Page 6 Award Status: Finalist Retrievable: not retrievable INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 2010 Sponder, D., Anderson, T., & Kusk, V. The Buskit [Exhibit & Presentation]. Design School Kolding. Kolding, Denmark. Level: International Acceptance: 38 Masters students from 12 universities; 20% acceptance from selected universities Retrievable through associated publication only: INVITED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS 2012 Sponder, D. (2012, February 22). The Flourish Approach: Systems to Synergy Presentation. London College of Fashion. London, England Sponder, D. et al. (2011, May 14 15). Community Repair: Strategic Skill Mobilization for Sustainable Fashion Exhibit. Opening presentation, purpose, and study findings also presented during private viewing. London, England. Featured 13 MA Fashion & the Environment community outreach projects Level: University Retrievable through associated publication only: Sponder, D. (2009, April 15). Cultural influences affecting fashion in the American society. Poster presentation. Iowa State University. Ames, IA Sponder, D. (2009, January 7). Gene Regen. Geoffrey Beene Scholarship Presentation. YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund. New York, NY. Presentation to YMA Board of Governors. 8 presenters to determine outcome of case study competition. INTERNATIONAL GRANTS 2010 Design School Kolding Design Camp 2010 International Student Travel Grant. Held in Kolding, Denmark, October 25 Nov 13. $275 USD. INTERNAL 2009 College of Human Science Council Student Grant. Travel grant for the Fashioning the Future Awards held in London, England. $350 USD. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL & HONOR SOCIETIES

7 (Continued) Page International Textile and Apparel Association [ITAA] Member YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Alumni Network Member HONOR SOCIETIES Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Member Golden Key Honors Society Member University Honors Program, Iowa State University Member OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES NATIONAL EDITORIAL, REVIEW BOARD MEMBERSHIP, AD HOC REVIEWER 2017 Geoffrey Beene $35000 Case Study Judge Ad Hoc Reviewer 2017 YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund $5000 Case Study Judge Ad Hoc Reviewer SERVICE & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES NATIONAL YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Mentoring Mentor 2010 Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment [RITE] conference Volunteer UNIVERSITY Iowa State University Department of Residence Community Advisor Iowa State University Trend Magazine Fashion Director DEPARTMENT London College of Fashion M.A. Fashion and the Environment Course Representative 2011 London College of Fashion Sustainable Design Society Secretary PRESS 2011 Cluverhouse, C. (2011, October 10). London College of Fashion s Community Repair project highlights mending s role in sustainable design. Ecouterre. Retrieved from Hanlon, M. (2010, January 14). WATCH//Fashioning the Future. Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Responsible Fashion. Retrieved from

8 (Continued) Page Iowa State University News Service. (2009, January 23). Iowa State student receives $25,000 Geoffrey Beene fashion scholarship. Iowa State University. Retrieved from Epoch Times Staff. (2009, January 15 21) Fashion Scholarship Fund s Award Dinner. The Epoch Times. Retrieved from Jan/15/B7_EET.pdf 2009 The fashionable and the bejeweled still making a case. (2009, January 13). New York Social Diary. Retrieved from Trampel-Daily, R. (2009, January 11). Student given award for green line. Iowa State Daily. Retrieved from

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