Marlena Fatum

Marlena Fatum is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in merchandising and planning. Currently serving as a Senior Merchandiser Planner at The Paper Store since January 2023, Marlena previously worked as a Merchandise Planner at Madewell and held various roles at The TJX Companies, Inc., culminating in the position of Associate Planner. Marlena's expertise includes managing open-to-buy financial plans, developing inventory flow strategies, and training teams in allocation processes. Early career experience includes internships in merchandising and marketing at FGX International and Prudential Financial, respectively, as well as event design roles. Marlena holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design from the University of Rhode Island.