Inventory Management High School

Spencer Shefts

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Professional Summary

Art supply industry specialist with 20+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, and retail operations. Adept at analyzing market trends, negotiating vendor contracts, and launching new products. Recognized for streamlining processes, reducing costs, and building strong vendor relationships to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Skills

• • • • Art Vendor Inventory Product Supply NegoEaEon Launch OpEmizaEon & Retail & Market Strategy & RelaEonship & Demand AdopEon ForecasEng Management

• • • Business Team MicrosoP Leadership Process Office & Improvement & Inventory Staff Training SoPware Professional Experience

Jerry’s Artist Outlet — West Orange, NJ

Co-Founder, Head Buyer & Inventory Manager (2001 - 2024)

• Launched a Leading Art Supply Retailer: Co-founded the business with family from inception, driving real estate

• selection, Strategic Store lease Design: negotiations, Oversaw store all layout, aspects and of furnishing, brand development lighting, displays, beginning and in layout high school. to create a welcoming,

• high-End-to-traffic End environment Procurement that & Vendor enhanced Negotiations: customer engagement Led purchasing and strategies loyalty. and secured partnerships with global suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 38% over the first five years of business and ensuring a

• consistent, Inventory Management high-quality product & Demand assortment. Forecasting: Implemented MS Excel & Accuterm based data-driven systems

• to Product maintain Introduction optimal stock & Market levels, Expansion: minimize overstock Pioneered costs, the introduction and improve of turnover Amsterdam rates. Acrylic Paints to the North American market, establishing Jerry’s Artist Outlet as the region’s largest retailer for Amsterdam Standard

• Paints Omnichannel and Montana Marketing Spray Campaigns: Cans. Developed and executed marketing initiatives—spanning social media,

• email Team promotions, Leadership & print Operational ads, and Excellence: direct mailers—resulting Guided a 20+ in employee increased team brand providing awareness training and revenue and mentorship growth. to

• elevate Long-Term productivity, Industry Immersion: foster professional Grew up development, in the art supply and business, maintain leveraging exceptional deep customer industry service knowledge standards. and a lifelong passion to refine strategies that optimize retail performance and market share. Education

School of Visual Arts — New York, NY

Completed coursework in Visual Merchandising & Design Principles (2003-2004) West Orange High School — West Orange, NJ

High School Diploma, 2003

Volunteer Experience & Interests

• Epilepsy Foundation of America – Phone bank volunteer

• Avid global traveler with a passion for art history

• Epilepsy support and mental health advocate

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