Supervisor, Buying Representatives Resume Example Brown Shoe Company , Shoes.Com

SUPERVISOR, BUYING REPRESENTATIVES

Summary

Outgoing, creative, and highly organized professional with strong communication skills. Experienced supervisor skilled in managing and motivating a team, facilitating communication and establishing clear processes. Proven ability to plan, execute, solve problems and achieve quality results under tight deadlines. Desire to expand responsibility in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Proficiency with internet research, Microsoft Office, and merchandising systems.

Highlights

Deadline-driven
Self-directed
Excellent communication

Problem solving
Enthusiastic team player
Cross-functional team leadership

Accomplishments

Shoes.com "Fix List" resulting in numerous process/system improvements, cohesive relationships between shoes.com and Famous Footwear, and overall better site experience.

Hired, trained and managed a team of 3 successful buying representatives.

Experience

Supervisor, Buying Representatives, 02/2014 to CurrentBrown Shoe Company | Shoes.com － St. Louis, MO

Manage and train a team of buying representatives to support the buying team.
Collaborate with other teams to develop new and more efficient processes and systems.
Run and analyze reports, communicate findings and recommend solutions.
Communicate with vendors and various internal teams to resolve issues

Freelance Collection Coordinator, 09/2011 to CurrentProduction Freelancer | KCD Worldwide － New York, NY

Travel to New York twice a year for Fall and Spring fashion weeks.
Collection coordinator for the Vera Wang Fashion show.
Organize and manage the collection, assist with bookings and fittings.
Facilitate the smooth running of all event and backstage operations.

Buying Representative, 06/2013 to 02/2014Brown Shoe Company | Shoes.com － St. Louis, MO

Partner with associate buyer to develop a strong business plan
Assure order accuracy through proper item set up and allocation
Communicate with vendors to monitor and maintain purchase orders
Compile weekly and monthly reports to analyze sales and anticipate inventory needs.

Assistant Department Manager , 10/2012 to 06/2013Nordstrom | St. Louis Galleria － St. Louis, MO

Manage the operation of department while achieving volume and productivity goals
Devolop and execute the business plan, provide superior customer service
Coach and oversee team to drive sales and increase volume
Create and maintain visual displays to meet merchandising and presentation standards
Build loyal client relationships, use directive selling to exceed manager sales goals.

Personal Stylist, 10/2011 to 10/2012Nordstrom | Southpark Mall － Charlotte, NC

Build lasting relationships with customers, providing excellent customer service
Provide fashion expertise to each customer through knowledge of product trends.
Showed initiative and leadership while driving sales and meeting aggressive sales goals.
Achieved top sales recognition of Pacesetter, nominated and selected to participate in Future Nordstrom Leaders management training program

PR and Production Intern Collection Coordinator, 02/2011 to 09/2011KCD Worldwide － New York, NY

Perform event management duties for fashion events, facilitating smooth event operations
Manage the bookings and confirmations for photo shoots, fashion and awards shows
Facilitate communication with vendors, organize invoices, create supply lists, develop timelines and calendars, coordinate event elements (permits, transportation, rentals, etc.)
Track and manage samples; communicate with press, stylists and editors.
Update credit calendar and press books.

Advertising Director, 10/2008 to 10/2010Clutch Magazine － Tallahassee, FL

Planned and directed advertising strategy, expanded base of advertisers, doubled advertising revenue and retained past advertisers.
Identified new prospective advertisers, sold advertising placements, and collected funds.
Developed and maintained professional client relationships

Intern, 05/2009 to 07/2009Scatola Sartoriale Showroom － New York, NY

Organize sample sale from start to finish, including promotion, merchandising and sales.
Launch new business concepts: research potential clients, present concept via email and phone correspondence, organize meetings and conference calls.
Performed other general showroom tasks and offer creative feedback and ideas.

Education

Bachelor of Science:Merchandising,May 2011Florida State University － Tallahassee, FL | GPA: 3.5 Dean's ListGPA: GPA: 3.5 Dean's List

MBA:Business,2017Washington University － St. Louis, MO

Certificate:Digital Media Marketing,2017University of Missouri St. Louis － St. Louis, MO

Coursework Completed: Social Media Marketing and Strategic Search Engine Marketing

Achievements and Organizations

Future Nordstrom Leaders Development Program Graduate, 2012
Dean's List 2007-2008, 2009-2011
Honors Program Student 2007-2011
United Way of Greater St. Louis Women's Leadership Society

Skills

Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Site Optimization, Site Maintenance, Merchandising, Concept Development, Process Facilitation, Troubleshooting

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Brown Shoe Company | Shoes.com
Production Freelancer | KCD Worldwide
Nordstrom | St. Louis Galleria
Nordstrom | Southpark Mall
KCD Worldwide
Clutch Magazine
Scatola Sartoriale Showroom

School Attended

Florida State University
Washington University
University of Missouri St. Louis

Job Titles Held:

Supervisor, Buying Representatives
Freelance Collection Coordinator
Buying Representative
Assistant Department Manager
Personal Stylist
PR and Production Intern Collection Coordinator
Advertising Director
Intern

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Merchandising , May 2011
MBA : Business , 2017
Certificate : Digital Media Marketing , 2017

Supervisor, Buying Representatives Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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