Assistant Director Of Merchandise
Arlington,Tx
• Increased top line sales for the past 4 years, generating positive end of year net profit.• Acquisition of Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks Management pitch team member, answering questions to our abilities in regards to operations, purchasing, product development and merchandising• Operations Management – Location mapping, product distribution plan, staffing, scheduling, bank distribution and event financial close outs• Employee Management – 250+ Employees – Facilitated interview selection process of staff, event scheduling, Oversaw and executed weekly payroll (Commission and Hourly), attended hiring fairs, wrote curriculum and executed new hire orientation• Developed buy plan spreadsheet – Including Yearly delivery schedule, store allocations, pricing and open to buy• Developed training programs – Wrote training handouts, produced PowerPoint presentations, wrote quick guides and coordinated onsite training events- Training programs included Merchandising Techniques, Event Sales, Operation Procedures and Point of Sale training• Department Procurement – purchasing of warehouse, store and event equipment• Oversaw Store, Warehouse, Concourse and Auction Managers – Conducting yearly reviews• Accounts Payable – New Vendor Setup, Invoice balancing to receiving, Invoice approvals• Design and managed installs of store fixtures, redesigns and mobile stores• Developed internship program – Wrote guides for department and position responsibilities, hands on daily and event experiences in merchandising, event management, product ordering and distribution• Responsibilities carried over from previous position