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Crystal Ruiz
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Morris County, New Jersey
SUMMARY
Result driven Operations Manager successful in process improvement. Able to remain calm and poised even in high-pressure situations. Adept at leveraging in-depth knowledge of trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and expansion.
SKILLS
Purchasing and planning
Supervision and training
Customer and vendor relations
Document flow coordination
Ability to bring teams with diverse perspectives to a consensus
EXPERIENCE
International Operations Manager
Rockaway, NJ
Party City Inc./ Feb 2018 to Current
Managed day to day communications with franchise and international stores
Worked collaboratively with finance to meet shared objectives
Weekly meetings with planning and merchandising to ensure sets are made available in a timely manner
Use of scenario modeling, demand forecasting and trend analysis to plan for future sets
Collaborated with franchise owners to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
Associate Merchandiser
Rockaway, NJ
Party City Inc./ Feb 2017 to Feb 2019
Forecasted incoming product for U.S, Canada, Web, and franchise locations
Prepared weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports
Set up vendors with required paperwork and shipping standards
Negotiated terms with external vendors to reduce liability
Finalized planogram for U.S. stores while assuring compliance for Canada
Managed various department sets from conception to fruition
Checked in samples and prepared floor set documentation
Create Line lists and troubleshoot any item discrepancies
Assistant Buyer
Manhattan, NY
Burlington / May 2016 to Feb 2017
Visited vendors 2-3 times a week to find on trend opportunities
Analyzed and presented top sellers in weekly department meetings
Directed transportation initiatives to maximize efficiency
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage
Delivered on trend looks for advertisements and online marketing
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Fashion Merchandising
Centenary College May 2016
Hackettstown, NJ