• Assist manager with sourcing, developing and purchasing of merchandise for internal business product, Disney and Monster Jam events, Monster Jam’s brick and mortar store, online stores• Build, maintain and grow new and existing relationships with key business vendors and continuously foster relationships with sponsorship teams in regards to merchandise selection and purchases• Work cross functionally with licensing team to execute licensing agreements and management of various accounts• Communicate daily through SharePoint with factories and vendors regarding project feedback, status and sample approvals• Negotiate with vendor partners for better costs and increased discounts on purchase orders

Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and internal partners in an effective manner. Assist in managing entire product development & production process for Home from initial design concept through to bulk production. Oversee seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met by all business partners, including design, merchandising and vendor teams. Follow up with sourcing channels to get costing information and input into seasonal purchase order worksheets. Track and manage pre-production details, including production of samples; Includes managing sample room. Create and distribute packaging art files to vendors. Ensure that all current products in stores are represented within eCommerce.

Improve website experience by leading multiple marketing/digital initiatives from concept through deployment, post deployment assessment, optimization and support.Partner with internal and external teams by representing eCommerce to deliver site and process improvement.Daily monitoring of incoming product to ensure the above listing pages are maintained and updated. Merchandise and support online category real estate, category taxonomy, and product attribution. Collaborate with Buying Offices, eCommerce Site Merchandise Manager, Copy Writers, eMail Marketing, Web Designers, IT, and the Photo Studio. Declare eCommerce items for drop ship and see through to product publication. Generate optimized linking strategies for digital assets.

Communicate daily with domestic and international vendors, private brand coordinators and company buyers. Track and manage product samples as well as relay sample comments to vendors. Manage and uphold brand quality and standards. Assists in completing brand packaging and completes administrative tasks as advised.

Responsible for the administration, implementation, and supervision of the overall student center.Create and track requisitions; track purchase orders and department expenditures, submit payroll, and new hire paperwork. Schedule and coordinate weekly divisional and department meetings.Provide assistance in recruiting; Screen and interview candidates and review and submit new hire paperwork.Update the department website content; create/update building marketing and programming materials. Develop and market programs for off and on-campus groups.Develop, implement and manage Outdoor Adventure Trips. Recommend and oversee operating and personnel budgetary needs for Outdoor Adventure Program.Work closely with SGA to meet goals, objectives, and expectations as one of their primary funded agencies.Work closely with the director and provide assistance as the liaison between the department and the university. Lead of special projects as assigned by the director.