Perform senior level supplier management activities, including the planning and procurement of production and non-production materials, and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers in accordance to quality policies. Issue RFQ/RFP and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and components. Evaluate bid responses, negotiate price, delivery schedules, and place purchase orders in accordance with division policies, procedures, and government regulation. Work with suppliers and manufacturers. Act as liaison between suppliers and involved department sto resolve procurement related problems.

Team Supervisor over general merchandise and department business owners.

Department owner. Includes inventory management, delivery processing, revenue review and analysis, and data integrity. Also the lead trainer for the General Merchandise department for all on boarding with exception to Market/Grocery and Inbound Logistics.

Business & Financial Analyst for multiple business units.Product Purchaser for Arcade Games PlushTimecard TimekeeperObservational Interviewer for all park positions within SWCOversee Games, Vending, and Retail locations within the Merchandise Department.Oversee Revenue partners including operational, financial and contract review.Manager of All Department special events (i.e. Lunar Celebration, Seven Seas Food Festival, Electric Ocean Summer Nights, SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular, and SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration)Manage open-to-buy, product placement, and team member development.Mentor for "Leading the SEA Culture" seminars for Supervisors and above.Development Program Facilitator overseeing courses of "Team Member Engagement" and "Leading Sales"

Oversee department projects including the analysis of expense and capital limits needed per project.Reviewed, contributed to, and created legal contracts between vendors.Contributed to product line reviews and labor outlines for new and existing retail locations.Oversee opening of ride attractions retail locations.Supervised the vending and Games teams within the Retail environment.Dictated purchase order development and product placement.Analyze and evaluate product departments for top sales and increase per capita.Update and evaluate vending penetration by location to identify trends and opportunities for growth.Manage year over year comparison of each product item, analyzing penetration to determine product mix and/or vending placement.Develop and train line level team members and leadership in business ownership and guest service.

Initialized department centralized scheduler program.Conducted department training and register training for new hires, re-hires, and temporary positions.Contributed to training of department scheduler program growthEnhanced inter-departmental communication regarding team member hiringWorked intimately with Drug and Background teamsScheduled up to 900 team members weekly in peak season for all scheduled shifts and any needed training.Worked closely with approx. 26 supervisors weekly to ensure proper department coverage and labor use for 30+ retail locations

Manage team member breaks, guest service, stocking.

Oversee Softlines breakout for Target receiving centerMove product from the line into their designated departmentsTrain all new associates on proper Softlines breakout and stocking proceduresDevelop and coach team members on progress and procedure follow throughCreate coaching and training documentation for corporate to distribute company wideEnsure guest engagement goals are met

Customer service with printing from negatives, digital, and scanned originals.Daily balance of machine chemicals to ensure proper color distribution for printing.Consistent maintenance of printing machines and paper rolls.Contributed to new associate training within several stores in the San Diego region.