Experience

General Procurement, Inc.
• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Vendor Management

  • Jan 2022 - Present


Hyundai Technology

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales and Operations

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

  Manage retail / etail business relationships for Hyundai • Responsible for all sales and marketing activities within territory • Manage product lifecycles and portfolios • Develop and deploy strategic marketing initiatives designed to drive volume sales • Drive brand awareness, product assortment and on-line presence strategies Manage retail / etail business relationships for Hyundai • Responsible for all sales and marketing activities within territory • Manage product lifecycles and portfolios • Develop and deploy strategic marketing initiatives designed to drive volume sales • Drive brand awareness, product assortment and on-line presence strategies

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2018

  1. Built sound, lasting, working relationships with key vendors and clientele. 2. Analyzed important industry market intelligence in relation to market trends and future product development. 3. Consistently negotiated product pricing and payment terms with all vendors.4. Managed cash flow and controlled accounts payable with all vendors 5. Controlled both domestic and international logistics as well as negotiated new contracts with airlines and freight forwarders.6. Created and executed global business plan to expand sales to new platforms and markets.7. Collaborated internally with risk management, operations, credit & legal to meet compliance protocols and maximize clients' experience.

• Account Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  1. Effectively maintained existing customers by building long-term relationships2. Built customer base by meeting with potential clients and educating them on the benefits of our products and services.3. Responded to all inquiries, cancellation requests, and sales requests within specified time frame4. Performed collection activities as required5. Participated in continued education to learn about new products and improved sales techniques6. Tracked personal sales statistics and submits them to Sales Manager for period reviews



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Zone Merchandise Supervisor

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  1. Direct Supervision of 50 associates, as well as multiple Department Managers, including scheduling. 2. Maintained in stock for multiple departments throughout the store 3. Key Role in hiring and terminations for 50 associates 4. Help forecast sales and features according to season 5. Risk Control Team Member responsible for making sure safe work practices are being utilized. 6. Worked with Asset Protection weekly to come up with new ideas to prevent shrink in high shrink departments 7. Managed the Walmart.com service pick up area in which had more than 25,000 transactions in 2011.

• Customer Service Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2011

  1. Supervised over 40 associates 2. Handled all customer complaints and concerns 3. Balanced all registers 4. Upheld all store policies procedures and expectations. 5. Assisted seasonal setup team

• Department Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2009

  1. Oversee Electronics Department on ordering and inventory 2. Supervise crew of over 15 associates 3. Store remodel and fixture change decisions based on clientele and seasonal needs 4. Review applications for employment as well as resumes to meet hiring needs 5. Uphold store expectations and policies

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2006

  1. Assist customers needs 2. Use register for customer purchases 3. Clean and take care of departments at end of business