Experienced Professional
Resume:
Frances Odziana
Orlando, FL 32805
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a fast-paced and challenging, full-time purchasing position
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Business Administration: Marketing BBA April 2006
Textile and Apparel Studies: Fashion Merchandising BS December 2004
EXPERIENCE
Macy’s, 407-***-**** Orlando, FL and Portage, MI
Commissioned Sales May 2007 – Present
Lindt Chocolate 407-***-**** Orlando, FL
Shift Supervisor November 2009- Present
Midwest Fastener, 269-***-**** Portage, MI
Corporate Buyer May 2007 – April 2009
Oggi, The Gift Shoppe, 269-***-**** Kalamazoo, MI
Buyer/Manager May 2004 – May 2007
SKILLS
Buying and Planning:
Purchasing inventory for a $50M company
Purchase order creation, reviewing, tracking, and maintenance for over 2,000 SKU’s
Maintaining relationships and negotiating terms with vendors
Researching and analyzing large amounts of product data
Performing retail math, having a strong aptitude for numbers
Merchandising and Visual Display:
Maintaining a visually beautiful store to include function and form
Responsible for overall layout and styling of collection concepts
Following pre-determined placement diagrams and POG settings
Creating street-facing window displays that capture guest attention
Reworking displays with turnover progression, to maintain a full conceptual feel
Administrative:
Assuring timely reimbursement for accounts payable, maintain files and data
Managing multiple projects, while prioritizing to meet deadlines
Proficient in MS Office, Peachtree, AS/400, PC and Macintosh
Management:
Deliver exceptional customer service, and resolution of grievances
Responsible for managing expenses in compliance with store budget
Complete understanding of all retail operations
Delegate duties and responsibilities to other employees
Communicate goals and expectations to others
Personal Character:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, detail oriented
Making effective decisions in a timely manner
Thinking and acting with a high degree of professionalism
Enjoyment of a fast paced, continually changing environment
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