ANNE MARIE Minear
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Summary
Exhibits strong team leadership and is adept at creating a positively charged atmosphere necessary for company success. Accomplished team player dedicated to the concept of building customer loyalty and forging strong business relationships with external and internal customers. A true people person who cares about customers, co-workers and company objectives.
Key member of original team hired to launch DKNY outlet store
Consistently exceeds budget, MOD and stretch targets
Skilled at educating international customers to facilitate sales
Experience
Donna Karan New York (DKNY) Merrimack, NH July 2012 -Present
Assistant Store Manager
A portfolio company of Louis Vuitton, Moet and Hennessey, DKNY opened a new location at the Premium Outlets in Merrimack, NH in July 2012. I was part of the original team hired to open DKNY’s newest outlet store.
Successfully launched DKNY outlet store competing in the young, urban retail space
Trained and mentored new associates on a seasonal basis
Assisted the Sales Manager in marketing various in store promotions throughout Merrimack /Nashua areas
Consistently achieved over quota sales production, helping store exceed sales budgets
Made international customers feel at home utilizing interpersonal skills
Merrimack School System ( Middle School) 2007-2012
School Nutrition Assistant
I worked in the school cafeteria preparing the menu for three school lunches per day. Provided me the opportunity to help our local schools while my daughters attended the Merrimack School system
JMK Inc Amherst, NH 2005-2007
Purchasing Agent / Expediting Associate
JMK manufacturers high end filters for RF noise and EMI. Other products include Power conditioners and power supplies.
Responsible for full supply chain
Managed purchase order fulfillment
Handled the expediting of key components
Established documentation processes for NAFTA paperwork
Maintained Approved Vendor and in house order files
Utilized strong MS Office skills and DBA manufacturing training
Detail oriented with strong communication and organizational skills
Foto Fantasy of Hudson, NH 2000-2002
Senior Purchasing Agent
Hired by leading manufacturer/supplier of modular photo booths to assure production schedule was met by reliable flow of supply chain.
Responsible for the procurement of all parts inventory and services including manufacturing, office and facility maintenance.
Issued purchase orders and scheduled deliveries withy manufacturing
Handled all expedite requests efficiently
Coordinated New Vendor assessments
Implemented stringent cost control methodologies
Maintained close relationship with Accounts Payable to make sure vendors were paid timely
Supervised junior purchasing personnel
Dedicated team player, self -starter with ability to multi-task
Sonic Communications New Ipswich, NH 1993-2000
Customer Sales and Service Representative
Recruited to join US office of British company manufacturing audio accessories for two way radios systems as well as video surveillance equipment
Answer all customer inquiries regarding sales and service of company products
Assign RMA numbers and process all credit and repair returns
Handle all order entry
Maintain customer quote files and sales documentation
Attend select trade exhibitions and demonstrate company products
Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for supply chain in support of manufacturing. All production supplies
Accountable for MRB and RMA procedures
Maintained Approved Vendor List for ISO 9001 compliance
Skilled in negotiating and analyzing pricing and delivery schedules
Assured proper record keeping
Possess strong interpersonal skills
Dynatech Tactical Communications, Westford, MA /Nashua, NH 1988-1993
Customer Sales and Service
Provided excellent customer service and sales support for Massachusetts company selling body wire transmitters, receivers and RF tracking systems to undercover agents for Federal, State and Local agencies
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Adept at answering customer inquiries regarding both RF and Audio products
Assigned and processed all credit and RMA requests
Responsible for accurate order entry, compiling of monthly sales reports
Collected market data from customer base
Attended company trade shows
Trained administrative assistant for Marketing dept
Contributed significantly to Total Quality Management program and JIT process
Appointed Security Officer for Company with Government clearance
Responsible for all Export correspondence and documentation
Ayer Sales, Inc Woburn, MA 1983-1988
Customer Service and Sales Expediter
Handled daily shipments and all expedite requests
Updated computer files for internal sales use
Worked directly with both customers and vendors
Maintained proper documentation on daily activities such as delivery order status and credit issues
Strong CRT experience as well as a working knowledge of automated AP system
Handled general office procedures
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, 1982 Bridgewater State College
Honors Graduate, 1978 Woburn High School, Woburn, MA
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request
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