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Supported multiple buyer, several departments, and Division Merchandise Manager. Responsible for efficient communication between Buyers, Vendors, and Agents. Worked closely with Australian counter-parts, Planning, Logistics, and Accounts Payable partners. Processed, tracked, and modified orders to ensure a consistent and accurate flow of goods. Responsible for multiple tag-on vendors. Duties included; negotiating costs, analyzing reports to strategically selecting products, pricing, and categories. Allocated product based on ladders, seasonality and selling performance. Prepared reports, relevant market research, and special projects. Participated in weekly merchant meetings, strategy meetings, vendor appointments, store visits and comp shops.

60 Standish Court

Responsible for order processing, tracking goods, running and understanding reports, and supporting multiple buyers. Partnered with Planning dept. to maintain the flow of goods, mitigating delays during peak seasons. Responsible for sample maintenance and sell thru reporting. Special projects, participated in quarterly strategies, vendor appointments, store visits, and comp shops

Customer service; guest inquires, complaints as well as taking care of all the needs of the guest to ensure an exceptional experience. Time management and coordination for the best possible outcomes. Training duties include: approve servers’ duties and closing responsibilities, ensure proper procedures are followed, expanding on promotions as well as evaluating server responsibilities.

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The program was very interesting but after taking a semester I realized it was not the career choice for me.