Evelyn Bautista

Evelyn Bautista is a seasoned professional in sourcing and development, currently serving as the Sourcing & Development for Lighting at Poly & Bark since 2019, managing multi-category lighting across ten categories and overseeing supplier relationships. Previous roles include Sr. Manager Global Sourcing at UMA Home Décor, where global product sourcing in various countries enhanced sales through effective inventory management. As Sr. Home Accents and Garden Buyer at Burlington Stores, Inc., Evelyn drove profitability for both national and private label brands while successfully managing inventory. Additionally, experience as a Junior's Apparel Merchandise Manager at Shasa and as Senior Web Merchant at bebe stores showcases a strong background in inventory planning and trend analysis. Earlier career achievements as Sr. Women's Contemporary and Designer Apparel Buyer at Ames Apparel highlight expertise in apparel assortments for retail operations. Evelyn holds an Associate of Arts degree in Marketing from FIDM.