Amanda Gunsolus

Detail-oriented professional with 6+

years of experience and a proven

knowledge of merchandising, inventory

control, and buyer awareness.

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972-***-****

11328 Flamingo Ln Dallas, TX, 75218

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Fayetteville, AR

BS in Apparel Merchandising &

Product Development (Dec 2013)

Minor: International Business

CONTINUED EDUCATION

FASHION INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY

SXR 011-Retail Math: Calculating &

Analyzing Gross Margin

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT BUYER, GOLF & BOUTIQUE

Omni Hotels & Resorts, Dallas, TX / Mar 2016 – Mar 2020

• Promoted May 2019 to the be sole buyer for a new outdoor activity focused outlet at a large north eastern resort.

• Along with Buyer, personally responsible for a total of twenty unique retail locations which totaled approximately $4.5 million in net revenue for 2019, with YOY growth over 2018.

• Managed monthly replenishment of all evergreen golf product based on past and projected selling, as well as store presentation needs.

• Maintained constant close relationships with 115+ active vendors.

• Attended various trade shows and markets, assisting in curating seasonal assortments and seeking out new brands to fill possible voids.

• Maintained daily communication with managers and associates at each property, assisting in answering questions regarding assortments, merchandising, troubleshooting receiving and accounting issues, etc.

• Keyed purchase orders and creation of product styles.

• Participated in various new openings; assisting in receiving and ticketing inventory, merchandising, and coaching new hires on best practices and product knowledge.

MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

JCPenney, Plano, TX / Apr 2014 – Mar 2016

• Served as Assistant to Buyer and Assistant Buyers on the boy's basics and seasonal merchandising team.

• Utilized Oracle and PDB systems to oversee the set up and maintenance of all items within the boy's basics area.

• Managed all samples for team and prepared them weekly to be turned over to art buying department to be shot for marketing projects and online imaging.

• Attended weekly ecommerce marketing meetings, ensuring the accuracy of all marketing call outs relating to boy's basics and seasonal product copy.

• Conducted weekly site audits to ensure accuracy of imaging and copy online.

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