Holly Balunas

Holly Balunas has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Holly has recently worked as a Sales Analyst at Milk Makeup since 2022. Prior to that, they held roles at NBG Home, where they served as a Sales Planning Analyst and Sales Planning & Operations Associate. Holly also worked as a National Sales Account Manager at THRO by Marlo Lorenz, a branch under NBG Home specializing in home decor products.

Before their time at NBG Home, Holly worked as an Assistant Buyer - Swim & Outerwear at Century 21 Stores, where they were responsible for tracking shipments, negotiating pricing, and generating reports. Holly also has experience at Ross Stores, Inc. as an Assistant Buyer I - Branded Denim, where they handled purchase orders, attended market appointments, and analyzed sales data to enhance the denim assortment.

Holly began their career as an intern, gaining experience in various roles. Holly interned at Ross Stores, Inc. as an Assistant Buyer Intern and at Gracious Home as a Buying Intern. Additionally, they gained e-commerce merchandising experience as an intern at Zola Bridal Registry.

Holly also has experience in the fashion industry, having interned at Zac Posen as a Wholesale Intern and at PR Consulting as a Fashion PR Intern. Holly has volunteered at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as well.

Throughout their work experience, Holly has demonstrated skills in sales analysis, planning, operations, buying, merchandising, and inventory management. Holly has a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business goals.

Holly Balunas completed their Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences (BAS) with a concentration in Fashion Business Management, specifically in Buying & Planning, at the Fashion Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2017. In addition, they also pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Business Management at Polimoda in 2016.