Samantha Irwin

Buyer

Memphis, TN *****

adzcau@r.postjobfree.com

+1-901-***-****

For the last sixteen and a half years I have made a career in the Pet industry. Starting out as a groomer and moving up quickly through the ranks as a store manager, territory manager, Warehouse Manager, and most recently I have been fortunate to hold a position as a companion animal supplement and Grooming buyer. I am well versed in animal nutrition and have even formulated treats, supplements, and food.

From there, I have branched out learning to teach early education to 5month to 4 year Olds and now am currently working for a leading Automotive Tint Co. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

COO

Tennessee Tint Company - Memphis, TN

Present

I organize and oversee all company functions as well as marketing and customer relations. Web design, and Inverntory, loss prevention.

Preschool Teacher

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH - Memphis, TN

August 2022 to June 2023

Early learning programs. Emphasizing, art, music, reading writing and more. I loved working with the kids on colors painti g crafts etc. Teaching them aboit the color wheel and ROYGBIV! Buyer

Hollywood Feed llc - Memphis, TN

February 2015 to September 2017

During my term as a buyer for Hollywood Feed I reviewed and purchased many lines for the Hollywood Feed

locations. These lines included but were not limited to: Pet food, Pet supplements, Litter and bedding, Grooming

products, Toys and treats, medicines.

While under the Buyer title, I formulated private label treats, food, and supplements. I increased profits for many of the supplement lines and pet food lines by restructuring the lines. Warehouse Manager

Hollywood Feed llc - Memphis, TN

December 2012 to February 2015

As warehouse manager I Managed team of 15 Employees. Trained on Vox ware picking system, ran logistics with 6 drivers. Received inventory, cut orders, adjusted stock, loss prevention Territory Manager

Hollywood Feed llc - Memphis, TN

April 2010 to December 2012

As territory Manger, I was responsible for the daily functions of 13 Hollywood Feed locations. Scheduling, maintenance, training, inventory and orders.

Store Manager

Hollywood Feed llc - Memphis, TN

February 2006 to April 2010

I managed a team of 8 employees. Inventoried store, designed planograms, off shelf displays. Daily scheduling,

accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Memphis College of Art - Memphis, TN

2008

Skills

• TRAINING (10+ years)

• BUYING/PROCUREMENT (10+ years)

• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (10+ years)

• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (5 years)

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10+ years)

• Pet Grooming

• Planograms

• Pet Care

• Loss Prevention

• Team Management

• Store Management Experience

• Animal Care

• Merchandising

• Early childhood education (1 year)

Additional Information

Skills

Project management Training and development

Product development Vendor partnerships

Product line expansion Employee relations

Purchasing Self-motivated

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