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Stevensville, Maryland, United States

Newport News, Va

Point of contact for ad-hoc inventory reporting. Worked with District Supply Chain Analyst team to develop and launch Inventory Goals and Tracking protocol. Created and launched International Vendor Manual. Developed desk-level SOPs for various Global Logistics functions to promote standardization, lean efficiency, and to combat attrition. Designed and build financial comparisons between key industry competitors - presented to executive leadership and received positive results.

Westlake Village, Ca

Retail Market: Demand Forecast validation, containerization, and supply / order planning for all private label inventory. Maintained optimum inventory balances between three (3) distribution centers within OTB constraints. Coordinated and aligned multiple disparate teams leading to timely and efficiently consolidated importing.Liaise with: vendor/factory contacts, Inventory Management teams, Category Management, Global Sourcing & Private Brands Management, Intl. Logistics, and Distribution Centers to manage the flow of import inventory and minimize order discrepancies.Played key role in order planning and placement / execution for cable repackaging initiative (Aug ’16) and electric guitar product launch (Aug ’16).Consistently exceeded inventory goals (In-Stock & Fill-Rate).Selected as Elite high-performer to act as Subject Matter Expert in development and implementation of new enterprise-wide Inventory Forecasting system.

Westlake Village, Ca

Direct Markets: Monitored status of purchase orders for product categories consisting of 20,000+ SKUs, assisted Inventory Management department in realizing product need and minimizing backorders within OTB constraints, developed item seasonality forecasts, and worked with vendor partners & distribution centers to resolve inventory discrepancies.Beat 2015 Plan in all key metrics: Sales, GM $ and %, Turn, and GMROI while decreasing inventory through a process of SKU Rationalization in partnership with Category Management.Developed and spearheaded reporting on inventory packaging details to minimize excess / inefficient inventory spend - received excellent reviews.Served as the department's Import Coordinator. Nominated and served on inaugural VIBE Committee - for betterment of office morale.

West Hollywood, Ca

Acetates Music LLC specializes in quick-turn, low-budget, analog music production. Focuses included: all taxation & bookkeeping, talent & client acquisition, contracting, and general music production.

Newhall, Ca

Trained staff and led sales team to maintain a flawless standard of excellence in all federal paperwork requirements. Drove company growth rate of 100% over three (3) years. Partnered with various stakeholders to develop, forecast, and report on sales analysis. Worked closely with staff accountant on all taxation preparation. Office manager responsibilities include: enterprise AP & AR, bookkeeping for seven (7) divisions, payroll & human resources, public & vendor relations, scheduling contracted events.

Agoura Hills, Ca

Developed and successfully implemented new system of warehouse / product organization optimized for efficiency of picking and inventory tracking. Other duties included: warehouse & inventory management, shipping & receiving, and customer service.

Masters Of Business Administration (Mba)

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma business honors scholar. 327th Student Assembly Graduate Senator. Co-Chair for TEDx conference.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member, Beta Gamma Sigma honors society. Member, Sigma Alpha Pi society of Leadership and Success.Graduated, Cum.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

General education. Dean's List