Manufacturer Representative

• Feb 2007 - Present

Director Of Purchasing

• Jan 1999 - Feb 2007

Executive management position with full responsibility supervising the complete purchasing department. Executive management position with full responsibility supervising the complete purchasing department.

Merchandise Manager

• Oct 1997 - Dec 1998

Responsible for the complete start up of the purchasing department, this included reestablishing a working relationship with all vendors and management. My direct responsibilities included meeting with vendors to negotiate deals, research programs beneficially to the stores, managing company profits while maintaining competitive pricing, and assisting with advertising and marketing. Responsible for the complete start up of the purchasing department, this included reestablishing a working relationship with all vendors and management. My direct responsibilities included meeting with vendors to negotiate deals, research programs beneficially to the stores, managing company profits while maintaining competitive pricing, and assisting with advertising and marketing.

Various

• Dec 1984 - May 1997

Buyer-Responsible for reviewing and maintaining relations with 54 different manufactures. This included negotiating deals, researching beneficial programs, and maintaining company profits.District Manager – Responsible for up to 13 stores, including staffing, training, store evaluations and overall profitability.Store Manager-Responsible for total store operations. Buyer-Responsible for reviewing and maintaining relations with 54 different manufactures. This included negotiating deals, researching beneficial programs, and maintaining company profits.District Manager – Responsible for up to 13 stores, including staffing, training, store evaluations and overall profitability.Store Manager-Responsible for total store operations.