Kimberly Novotny

Account Manager/Procurement Professional

ab9v7v@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents include

marketing, buying, merchandising, account management, and social media. Proficient in Microsoft Word,

Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel. Client-focused, results-oriented, reliable, and flexible.

Experience

Buyer at PartsLane

October 2012 - March 2013 (6 months)

Account Executive at InnerWorkings

May 2012 - October 2012 (6 months)

Associate at Topco Associates LLC

August 2011 - May 2012 (10 months)

Assistant Manager at Francesca's Collections

April 2010 - August 2011 (1 year 5 months)

Intern at Arhaus Furniture

December 2008 - March 2009 (4 months)

Assisted in the Buying and Product Development department at the corporate offices and distribution

Calculated average monthly and yearly sales to date and determined how many pieces needed to be bought

and sold for the upcoming month

Worked with Excel spreadsheet to update quantities oversold list of upholstery and product master list

Assisted Visual Managers at 2 Arhaus store locations

Aesthetically merchandised accessory displays as well as furniture pieces

Sales Associate at The Buckle

June 2008 - September 2008 (4 months)

Merchandized display mannequins and face outs

Worked on commission plus hourly rate and encouraged promotional events

Handled inventory control to ensure all new merchandise was on sales floor

Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch

February 2005 - January 2008 (3 years)

Model, Seasonal 2005-2008

Greeted customers, provided excellent customer service

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Operated cash register

Assisted in store layout, updates, and overnight floor sets

Lifeguard & Supervisor at City of Avon Lake Parks & Recreation

June 2001 - September 2007 (6 years 4 months)

2007

Observed patrons in a cautious manner; preventing and handling unsafe situations

Instructed and assisted with swimming lessons

Regulated lifeguards and other pool employees

Maintained and checked Chlorine levels to ensure PH levels were safe for swimmers

Sales Associate at Victoria's

November 2006 - January 2007 (3 months)

Developed customer service skills

Used proper knowledge to promote Angels Credit Card Sales to eligible clients

Maintained store layout

Encouraged sales promotions by making customers aware of available offers

Skills & Expertise

Merchandising

Procurement

Sales

Customer Oriented

Visual Merchandising

Marketing

Team-oriented

Relationship Management

Fashion

Sales Management

Education

Ohio University

Bachelor's Degree of Science, Retail Merchandising; Business Administration, 2005 - 2009

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Interests

Fashion, Music, Entertainment, Food, Sports

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Kimberly Novotny

Account Manager/Procurement Professional

ab9v7v@r.postjobfree.com

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