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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Head of Buying and Inventory Management for a historical 148 brick-and-mortar with a large ecommerce, and Amazon business. I prioritize product availability, optimize inventory, and strengthen supplier relationships, resulting in significant improvements in our supply chain efficiency.

Chicago, Illinois

Streamlined stock processes, optimized allocations based on sales trends, and placed a strong emphasis on compliance and loss prevention measures. Maximized profitability in the District by reducing costs but also increased sales, positioning us as leaders within the organization.

Lincoln Park - Chicago, Illinois And Evanston, Illinois

Managed operations at two strategic locations in Chicago, prioritizing talent acquisition and fostering team growth. Played a key role in training and developing all staff to excel in their daily tasks. As time progressed, my focus shifted towards elevating and optimizing business assets for sustained success of the stores.

Chicago, Illinois

Formulated a comprehensive marketing strategy to effectively promote new locations and establish strong community ties. Collaborating closely with the corporate allocation team and forging a strategic partnership that resulted in the creation of a diverse and impactful product assortment. Achieved promotions to higher-volume stores and cities.

Omaha, Nebraska

Joined the team as a stock associate and rapidly advanced to the role of Inventory Coordinator. In this capacity, I designed and implemented efficient organizational systems for the newly established stockroom. My emphasis was on optimizing assortment arrangements and establishing effective replenishment procedures.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Graphic Communications

2 Years, Construction Management