Experience

Travel Traders LLC

• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Buyer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Assistant Buyer for Souvenirs, Giftware, Books, Toys, and Sports License

  • May 2021 - Apr 2022

  Analyze sales by market to understand purchasing patterns of hotel guests Maintain productive communication with vendors/suppliers on developing exclusive products (hard goods/soft goods) that aligns with consumer trends Enable positive vendor/supplier development by providing feedback based on profitability Create unique in-store experiences, mentoring store managers and associates with product knowledge and presentations Aid with store acquisitions; responsible for facilitating multiple store openingsShift priorities and place immediate orders to fill floor space; track shipments to ensure timely delivery; multitask between multiple stores opening at once Show less



Custom Veterinary Services, LLC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Success Analyst

  • Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Develop foundation of trust and consistent engagement with clients providing clear updates on order statuses Enter sales order acknowledgements in QT9 system and align with planning team to establish a scheduled date of production o Any delays in production result in immediate communication with client Work cross-functionally with Production teams, QA/QC, Planning, Warehouse personnel to ensure timelines are being met, samples are being sent to labs for testing, and staging is done pre-shipment Exposure to product development, working closely with the product development and purchasing teams to source component samples for our clients that can lead to potential new products to manufacture Show less



Starboard Cruise Services

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising Assistant for Sunglasses and Handbags

  • Feb 2018 - May 2021

  Led company-wide initiatives in the evaluation and refinement of established practices within merchandising department and associated segments o Created accessible internal reporting, updated internal systems, hosted training seminars Worked cross-functionally with all departments to achieve company’s bottom line Fostered strong vendor relationships with communication and transparency Demonstrated strong leadership skills by offering support to all new and existing assistants, and establish clear understanding of internal computer systems Proactively served as a representative of my department involved in an E-Commerce application development task force Fostered effective communication with major cruise lines in relation to promotions, markdowns, and new pricing strategies to remain competitive within their respective itineraries Show less



HSN

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising Assistant for Beauty

  • May 2016 - Feb 2018

  Developed strong brand partner relationships to ensure successful live show visits Utilized established internal systems to create item numbers, purchase orders, shipping and handling promotions, and track shipments to ensure timely warehouse delivery Performed administrative tasks such as pulling sales reports, arrange brand partner meetings, as well as organize and maintain system files and reporting Established a strong understanding of product lifecycles and the merchandising process to effectively perform the merchant assistant role Show less



Jason Zelcer Showroom

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Showroom Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  Work closely with wholesaling vendors to ensure orders are being shipped out and clients are happy Build strong relationships with retailers and buyers, and ensure they are satisfied with their merchandise Create a strong online presence via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Manage incoming orders and submitting them to the vendors Participate in trade shows and trunk shows, extending the clientele for the vendors we represent Organize and take care of paper work for said trade shows (i.e., hotels, flights, booth necessities for the actual shows) Visit client stores on location to visually see how merchandise is doing as well as how they are being displayed Maintain the garment, shoes, and accessory samples so that they may be presentable to clients Assist showroom owner in any task needing assistance Show less



Sports Authority

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Help maintain men's and women's apparel, as well as team sports uniforms, outdoor and recreational apparel, and the fan shop Help customers with any questions regarding apparel and beyond Maintain the image of the company by initiating friendly social interactions with customers and always greeting them Experience with store recovery and re-organization of products Help maintain men's and women's apparel, as well as team sports uniforms, outdoor and recreational apparel, and the fan shop Help customers with any questions regarding apparel and beyond Maintain the image of the company by initiating friendly social interactions with customers and always greeting them Experience with store recovery and re-organization of products



Sergio Zelcer Shoes/Spanish Leather

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Marketing and Social Media Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  Design exciting social media campaigns to build brand awareness and promote existing relationships with clients Participate in trade shows and other events for the purposes of watching a wholesaling company in action and develop more clientele Take on the secretarial task of writing messages, answering phones, and sending e-mails Select color samples and give opinion on what shoes should be made available the next season Design exciting social media campaigns to build brand awareness and promote existing relationships with clients Participate in trade shows and other events for the purposes of watching a wholesaling company in action and develop more clientele Take on the secretarial task of writing messages, answering phones, and sending e-mails Select color samples and give opinion on what shoes should be made available the next season