Mikah Oliver
About Mikah Oliver
Mikah Oliver is an Assistant Buyer at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management from the University of North Texas and has experience in market analysis, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
Current Role as Assistant Buyer
Mikah Oliver currently serves as an Assistant Buyer at Signet Jewelers, a position held since 2020. In this role, Oliver is responsible for managing the online exclusive business and developing strategies aimed at generating sales growth. This includes the selection and upload of dropship styles. Oliver also analyzes market research and trend reports to support product lifecycle management, specifically focusing on seasonal test assortments.
Experience at Signet Jewelers
Prior to the current role, Mikah Oliver participated in the Merchandise Training Program at Signet Jewelers for seven months in 2020. During this time, Oliver trained and coached incoming Assistant Merchants, Merchandising Trainees, and Detail Assistants on their job responsibilities. This experience provided a foundation for Oliver's current analytical and strategic responsibilities within the company.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Mikah Oliver worked at Bonobos as a Guide from 2019 to 2020. This role lasted for 11 months and took place in Plano, Texas. Additionally, Oliver held a position as a Keyholder at Clarks from 2017 to 2019, where responsibilities included managing store operations and customer service. Earlier in 2019, Oliver completed a two-month internship as a Business Analyst at Razoyo, LLC in The Colony.
Educational Background
Mikah Oliver earned a Master of Science in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management from the University of North Texas, studying from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, Oliver completed a Bachelor of Science in Digital Retailing, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising, both from the University of North Texas between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, Oliver obtained a Minor in Consumer Experience Management during this time.
Analytical Skills and Contributions
In the role of Assistant Buyer, Mikah Oliver analyzes the hoop subclass, which is projected to increase annual subclass sales by $1.5 million. Oliver has also developed and executed various projects aimed at gaining insights on sales metrics and merchandise assortment, contributing to the overall success of the merchandising strategy at Signet Jewelers.