Experience

RISE Armament

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Ecentria

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer, Strategic Suppliers

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Cultivate and strengthen lasting supplier relationships.• Work with supply partners to outline improvement strategies focused on increasing revenue and brand visibility.• Created new revenue streams by developing and merchandising exclusive product offerings.• Exceeded company objectives for key performance indicators.• Incorporate suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.• Monitor the market to capitalize on the latest trends.• Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve better monitoring of the competitive landscape.• Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new procedures.• Work with support teams to resolve issues with invoicing and accounting of inventory.• Manage and improve product descriptions and representation on the site to ensure accuracy and visibility.• Assess and negotiate special buys, closeouts and other offers to determine feasibility and develop sales initiatives.• Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs.• Resolve inventory shipment issues through coordinating internal receiving teams and external shipping departments.• Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper course of action.• Recommend operational improvements based on tracking and analysis.• Develop and execute marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.

• Buyer

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

  • Cultivate and strengthen lasting supplier relationships.• Work with supply partners to outline improvement strategies focused on increasing revenue and brand visibility.• Created new revenue streams by developing and merchandising exclusive product offerings.• Exceeded company objectives for key performance indicators.• Incorporate suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.• Monitor the market to capitalize on the latest trends.• Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve better monitoring of the competitive landscape.• Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new procedures.• Work with support teams to resolve issues with invoicing and accounting of inventory.• Manage and improve product descriptions and representation on the site to ensure accuracy and visibility.• Assess and negotiate special buys, closeouts and other offers to determine feasibility and develop sales initiatives.• Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs.• Resolve inventory shipment issues through coordinating internal receiving teams and external shipping departments.• Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper course of action.• Recommend operational improvements based on tracking and analysis.• Develop and execute marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.

• Procurement and inventory analyst

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Analyze and track sales trends to effectively forecast purchasing levels.• Placing and monitoring purchase orders to maintain healthy inventory levels and support marketing and merchandising efforts.• Research and track competitor pricing and sales to ensure prices are competitive while maintaining profitability.• Develop, implement and monitor marketing and merchandising initiatives to drive improved sales and maintain healthy inventory levels.• Develop, implement and monitor special sales through mail-in rebates, Instant rebates, coupons, free gift with purchase to coincide with seasonal and special promotions setup by vendors or vendor services to increase sales and promote special products.• Manage and improve product descriptions and representation on the site to ensure that product visibility and search engine results are accurate and timely to help drive traffic and increase conversion rate.• Assessing and assisting in negotiating special buys, closeouts and other vendor offers to determine feasibility and develop sales initiatives to highlight the products.• Create, respond, complete and monitor several different functions within JIRA.



TURTLE WAX CARWASH

• Assistant Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2016

  Oversee activities directly related to making products and providing services. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures. Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.



TWO-NINE/POTTER'S PLACE NAPERVILLE

• Security manager

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures. Plan, direct, and coordinate security activities to safeguard employees, guests, or others on company property. Supervise subordinates, and associated activities such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining, ordering security-related supplies and equipment as needed. Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement. Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols. Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.



Foundry

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Security/Door staff

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2009

  Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises. Summon emergency responders in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during business hours.



UNITED STATES ARMY

• Honor Guard

  • Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

  Escort to the President of the United States. Performed Full-Honor funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Performed Full-Honor arrivals for Foreign Dignitaries at the Pentagon. Trained as a member of the emergency response team for the National Capitol region. Member of the Guard of Honor for President Reagan's State Funeral. Escort to the President of the United States. Performed Full-Honor funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Performed Full-Honor arrivals for Foreign Dignitaries at the Pentagon. Trained as a member of the emergency response team for the National Capitol region. Member of the Guard of Honor for President Reagan's State Funeral.