Experience

azpro
• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Purchasing Specialist

  • Sep 2016 - Present


Sears Holdings Corporation

• Buyer, Diamonds

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

• Buyer- Gemstones

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2015



HSN TV & Digital Retailer

• Buyer- Jewelry

  • May 2004 - Jul 2013

  Buying, merchandising, planning, and overseas product development responsibility for Jewelry businesses, including the Victoria Wieck Jewelry collection, Absolute (Cubic Zirconia) collections, Watches, Men’s Jewelry, and Gemstone collections. Sales and Gross Margin accountability for the business across all channels of distribution, including TV and on-line.

• Associate Buyer – Jewelry

  • Dec 2002 - May 2004

  Buying, merchandising, planning, and overseas product development responsibility for Jewelry businesses, including Pearls, Jade, and Precious Gemstone Jewelry. Sales and Gross Margin accountability for the business across all channels of distribution, including TV and on-line.



Kaufman's Department Store

• Buyer- Ladies Accessories

  • Mar 2000 - Aug 2002

  Buying, merchandising, and planning responsibility for Ladies Fashion Accessories classifications, including Scarves, Belts, Millinery, Sunglasses, Cold Weather Accessories, and Hair Accessories. Sales and Gross Margin accountability for a business operating in 52 doors.

• Buyer-in Training

  • Sep 1999 - Mar 2000

  Interim position in Dresses and Women's Fragrances to assist in these areas and familiarize myself with May Company reporting, buying philosophy, and company culture.



MACY*S Department Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer- Fine & Bridge Jewelry

  • Feb 1998 - Aug 1999

  Buying, merchandising, planning, and overseas product development responsibility for the Fine & Bridge Jewelry classifications, including Pearl and Opaque Gemstones. Sales and Gross Margin accountability for a business operating in 81 doors.

• Associate Buyer- Bridge Pearl & Opaque Jewelry

  • Mar 1996 - Feb 1998

• Assistant Buyer- Bridge Pearl & Opaque Jewelry

  • Jul 1994 - Mar 1996

• Department Manager

  • Mar 1993 - Jul 1994

• Executive Trainee

  • Oct 1992 - Mar 1993