Experience

Salon Innovations

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  As a buyer at Salon Innovations I source Great Clips promotional items for a total product mix of over 100 items. Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions monthly for a number of national wet lines between three warehouses for Great Clips salons Perform extensive analysis two times a year on all Great Clips promotional items and revamp product mix based on results Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions bi-monthly for multiple tool and appliance lines… Show more As a buyer at Salon Innovations I source Great Clips promotional items for a total product mix of over 100 items. Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions monthly for a number of national wet lines between three warehouses for Great Clips salons Perform extensive analysis two times a year on all Great Clips promotional items and revamp product mix based on results Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions bi-monthly for multiple tool and appliance lines between three warehouses for Great Clips stylists Work with multiple vendors to negotiate pricing for new and current products, launch new products, plan GWPs and promotions, as well as, source new items Responsible for weekly review of inventory levels for 2 national wet lines, over 100 sundry and appliance items, as well as, all Great Clips promotional items and maintain 6 weeks of inventory on hand for three warehouses Extended knowledge of Microsoft Great Planes, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Responsible for inventory management including daily adjustments of inventory, monthly cycle counts, break downs of promotional products, and adjustments for damaged goods Work closely with all departments to assure the Great Clips stylist and Great Clips customer are 100% satisfied Show less As a buyer at Salon Innovations I source Great Clips promotional items for a total product mix of over 100 items. Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions monthly for a number of national wet lines between three warehouses for Great Clips salons Perform extensive analysis two times a year on all Great Clips promotional items and revamp product mix based on results Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions bi-monthly for multiple tool and appliance lines… Show more As a buyer at Salon Innovations I source Great Clips promotional items for a total product mix of over 100 items. Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions monthly for a number of national wet lines between three warehouses for Great Clips salons Perform extensive analysis two times a year on all Great Clips promotional items and revamp product mix based on results Plan, purchase and distribute product promotions bi-monthly for multiple tool and appliance lines between three warehouses for Great Clips stylists Work with multiple vendors to negotiate pricing for new and current products, launch new products, plan GWPs and promotions, as well as, source new items Responsible for weekly review of inventory levels for 2 national wet lines, over 100 sundry and appliance items, as well as, all Great Clips promotional items and maintain 6 weeks of inventory on hand for three warehouses Extended knowledge of Microsoft Great Planes, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Responsible for inventory management including daily adjustments of inventory, monthly cycle counts, break downs of promotional products, and adjustments for damaged goods Work closely with all departments to assure the Great Clips stylist and Great Clips customer are 100% satisfied Show less



Bare Skin Spa

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Co-Owner

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

  Together, with co-owner, created the company business plan, negotiated building lease and terms, established vendor relationships -Ensured compliance with the State of Minnesota Board of Cosmetology license requirements -Created and managed employee handbook, rewards programs, incentives, and commission plans -Responsible for bi-monthly payroll -New employee hires and performance reviews -Implemented customer appreciation program and rewards -Worked… Show more Together, with co-owner, created the company business plan, negotiated building lease and terms, established vendor relationships -Ensured compliance with the State of Minnesota Board of Cosmetology license requirements -Created and managed employee handbook, rewards programs, incentives, and commission plans -Responsible for bi-monthly payroll -New employee hires and performance reviews -Implemented customer appreciation program and rewards -Worked closely with product vendors to provide education for skin care therapists to assist them with product use and opportunities for increased service add-ons, as well as product retail sales. -Implemented new product launches, monthly promotions, and planned spa events -Expert knowledge of Envision spa software and point of sale system. -Responsible for merchandising and store display -Worked with multiple advertising and marketing companies to market and promote Bare Skin Spa through direct mailers, print ads, and internet ads on a monthly basis. -Managed all inventory, including placing purchase orders, receiving product, and maintaining stock on hand for both retail and back-bar inventory Show less Together, with co-owner, created the company business plan, negotiated building lease and terms, established vendor relationships -Ensured compliance with the State of Minnesota Board of Cosmetology license requirements -Created and managed employee handbook, rewards programs, incentives, and commission plans -Responsible for bi-monthly payroll -New employee hires and performance reviews -Implemented customer appreciation program and rewards -Worked… Show more Together, with co-owner, created the company business plan, negotiated building lease and terms, established vendor relationships -Ensured compliance with the State of Minnesota Board of Cosmetology license requirements -Created and managed employee handbook, rewards programs, incentives, and commission plans -Responsible for bi-monthly payroll -New employee hires and performance reviews -Implemented customer appreciation program and rewards -Worked closely with product vendors to provide education for skin care therapists to assist them with product use and opportunities for increased service add-ons, as well as product retail sales. -Implemented new product launches, monthly promotions, and planned spa events -Expert knowledge of Envision spa software and point of sale system. -Responsible for merchandising and store display -Worked with multiple advertising and marketing companies to market and promote Bare Skin Spa through direct mailers, print ads, and internet ads on a monthly basis. -Managed all inventory, including placing purchase orders, receiving product, and maintaining stock on hand for both retail and back-bar inventory Show less



PricewaterhouseCoopers

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Auditor

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  As an associate in the assurance practice at PwC, I assisted in the external audits of three different public and private companies to assure reliability of the financial statements to the end user -Responsible for auditing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory evaluation -Responsible for testing a portion of the internal controls of the company’s audit -Assisted on a national bank project to review and evaluate mortgages in foreclosure for compliance As an associate in the assurance practice at PwC, I assisted in the external audits of three different public and private companies to assure reliability of the financial statements to the end user -Responsible for auditing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory evaluation -Responsible for testing a portion of the internal controls of the company’s audit -Assisted on a national bank project to review and evaluate mortgages in foreclosure for compliance



Facelogic Spa

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

  At Facelogic Spa, I was responsible for spa operations and daily reports to the owner -Inventory, placed purchase orders, and received new inventory -Trained new employees on operating procedures based on franchise policy -Built a team environment for 10 employees -Addressed client complaints to ensure 100% satisfaction -Assisted clients with appointments, services, and selection of products At Facelogic Spa, I was responsible for spa operations and daily reports to the owner -Inventory, placed purchase orders, and received new inventory -Trained new employees on operating procedures based on franchise policy -Built a team environment for 10 employees -Addressed client complaints to ensure 100% satisfaction -Assisted clients with appointments, services, and selection of products



Macy's

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Sales

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2008

  -Opened and closed assigned departments -Merchandising and store display -Personalized shopping assistance to store patrons -Knowledgeable on retail POS system and customer checkout -Opened and closed assigned departments -Merchandising and store display -Personalized shopping assistance to store patrons -Knowledgeable on retail POS system and customer checkout