Purchasing Manager

• Nov 2019 - Present

Purchasing Supervisor

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

Purchasing Supervisor

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

Product Coordinator (Purchasing/Operations)

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

E-Commerce Merchandiser

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

Implemented and updated/maintained small-business e-commerce site using Shopify, increased overall sales by consistently adding new merchandise as it became available in store to ensure consistency across all sales channels, writing accurate and detailed product descriptions, taking and editing product images when vendor produced images were unavailable, designed homepage and updated as necessary to promote product sales, increased site traffic by more than 20% using appropriate meta-keywords for maximum SEO, fulfilled and shipped all orders, maintained accuracy of all information including store hours, locations, events, product information, etc.

Assistant Buyer

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

Attend major markets including Miami Swim Show, analyze sales and assist in making purchasing decisions for upcoming seasons, write purchase orders, and communicate with brand representatives to acquire RTV authorizations as needed

Social Media and E-Mail Marketing Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Aug 2015

Increase customer interest by designing and sending out engaging e-mails, engage customers using social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plan and promote in-store events/promotions/sales to drive business

Shipping Receiving Clerk

• Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

Enter and maintain incoming purchase orders, process transfers between two store locations, receive all incoming shipments, prepare merchandise for sales floor, update and maintain inventory using Retail Pro POS System

Ratings Analyst

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

Act as a liaison between local television news stations and Nielsen to ensure that the Nielsen samples are representative of the population on a day-to-day basis and more importantly during major "sweeps" periods. Work with Nielsen products (i.e. Local Custom Toolbox)and data to solve any issues that arise that impact station ratings. Generate custom reports and graphs for clients (analyzing sample data) to track and manage any sample issues that are noted in weekly sample calls between Nielsen and the client station. Create custom ad hoc reports (analyzing Nielsen data) and interpret Nielsen data to best help client understand their market and resulting ratings.

Lead Counselor

• 2008 - 2010