Customer Service Sales
Resume:
LISA BENSUSEN
** ***** ******. *** ********, CA *2673
*********@*****.***
Summary
A versatile and accomplished professional with 10 years
experience in retail management, buying, purchasing,
operations, manufacturing and importing. Looking to join a
growing company that would utilize my energetic personality
and my experience to enhance productivity. Proven ability to
carry out all aspects of retail purchasing including,
facilitating product development of direct import of apparel
and accessories, and an understanding of market conditions.
Keen ability to negotiate with vendors. Able to coordinate
multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Hard working with
a diligent work ethic. I am able to easily work alone or
within a group. My ability to work well with others is
invaluable to enhance productivity and growth.
Professional Strengths:
( Self-starter and goal orientated ( Apparel
and Accessory Buying Experience
( Product Development ( Works
Well Under Pressure and Positive
( Honest, trustworthy, high level of integrity ( Works
Well With a Team or Independently
( Creative and imaginative ( Able
to prioritize and multi-task
professional experience
2003 - 2011 Susie's Deals Ontario, CA
Clothing Buyer for 90 Retail Stores
Negotiated deals and bought for all departments including
mens, womens, junior, plus, girls 4-16, boys 8-20, Infants,
Medical Scrubs and accessories.
Provided a high level of assistance in running the Buying
Department. Interviewed candidates and participated in hiring
decisions. Supervised and trained buying assistants.
Maintained month end status of purchase orders, receivables &
expenses. Responsibility for expense tracking system
ensuring timely payment to vendors and maintained receiving of
goods in open to buy.
Managed merchandising issues with stores and supervisors.
Responsible for sending merchandise markdowns to store level.
Distributed accessory back stock. Worked directly with
warehouse to help inspect daily arrivals to insure proper
inventory control & pricing when preparing the merchandise
prior to the stores distribution.
Helped Developed and implemenented all email corresondance
from the Buying Department to the retail store staff.
Facilitated and implemented the Wholesale program. Worked with
comapanies and individuals who were interested in buying large
quantities.
Part of a product development team for direct import of
non-woven bag campaigns, medical scrub print design campaigns,
and various accessory items. Medical scrubs were private label
JadynRose.
Implemented new custom computer program for Buying Department.
Participated in & attended various buying shows including the
Off Price Show, Magic Show in Vegas, and other buying visits
to La Mart, Gift Show and New York City.
2001-2003 Susie's Deals City of Industry, CA
District Supervisor
Responsible for 8 stores with 75 management and sales
associates which included training in customer service, sale
goals, visual displays, cash handling, technical assistance
and store operations.
Co-wrote Store Operations Manual for stores and implemented
training program for new associates.
Performed wide range of duties including administrative,
sales, customer service, cashier, merchandising, conducted
store meetings, attended monthly meetings at corporate office,
maintained all store schedules, dealt with customer inquiries,
and opened new stores.
1998-2000 Riley School San Diego, CA
Teachers Assistant
Provided instruction to socially, emotional disabled students
with a wide variety of academic abilities.
Implemented programs for students to ensure optimum growth and
development for different learning styles.
Hands-on interaction with students to create trust and enable
them to develop social and academic tools for interacting
appropriately in society.
Education
1996-2001 B.A., Sociology; San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office 2000 including Word, Outlook, and Excel;
Fox Am Timer; Island Pacific; AS400, PO entry, Custom retail
computer program, and vast knowledge and experience of
Internet research.
References AVAILABLE Upon Request
Phone 949-***-**** . e-mail *********@*****.***
25 corte javier . san clemente, ca 92673
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