Sophie Fredericksen

Sophie Fredericksen is a seasoned professional in the fashion merchandising industry, currently serving as a Senior Assistant Buyer at Cato Corporation since November 2017, managing a $4 million volume responsibility across three business categories and achieving a 3% increase in bottom-line contributions through strategic product strategies. Prior to this role, Sophie gained extensive experience at Anthropologie, where responsibilities included assistant visual merchandising management and departmental oversight. Earlier career roles included positions as a showroom sales assistant at Freddy Simon and Associates and a retail development intern at Ralph Lauren. Sophie's foundational experience includes serving as a creative content manager at Cheeky Peach, where web sales increased by 23% under her leadership. Sophie holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from The University of Georgia.