Rasheedah Bell
About Rasheedah Bell
Rasheedah Bell serves as the Director of Merchandising/DMM at Overstock, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in retail buying, she has worked for notable companies including Macy's, Lord & Taylor, and The TJX Companies.
Current Role at Overstock
Rasheedah Bell has been serving as the Director of Merchandising/DMM at Overstock since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the merchandising strategy and product selection for the company. Her experience in various buying roles equips her with the skills necessary to drive sales and enhance the customer experience.
Previous Experience in Retail Buying
Rasheedah Bell has extensive experience in retail buying, having worked for several notable companies. She was a Buyer at Lord & Taylor from 2007 to 2010 and later held the same position at Dots from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Buyer at Torrid for one year in 2014-2015 and at Living Spaces Furniture from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at The TJX Companies, Inc. as a Buyer lasted from 2017 to 2023.
Sales Management Background
Before her career in retail buying, Rasheedah Bell worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Philip Morris USA from 2001 to 2003. This role provided her with foundational sales management skills that she has applied throughout her career in merchandising and buying.
Educational Background
Rasheedah Bell earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Sciences from Cornell University, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Her education has contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Early Career and Development
Rasheedah Bell began her career in retail at Lord & Taylor, where she worked as an Assistant/Associate Buyer from 2003 to 2006. She later transitioned to a Planner role at the same company for one year before moving into various buying positions at other retailers, building a diverse skill set in merchandising.