Paige Ely Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Wholesale Auction Manager 10/2022 to Present• Managed aging inventory to maximize profitability. Strategically organized and prioritized all wholesale vehicles for weekly auction generating $1.2 million in 2022. • Leveraged partnerships to accurately assess and represent vehicles at auction to maximize bidding activity on 150-200 vehicles weekly.• Analyzed auction results to identify and communicate trends in a volatile, fast-paced marketplace.• Collaborated with operations partners to effectively manage vehicle arbitration process – accurately valued adjustment vs return to maximize gross margin.• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with dealer customers to ensure trust.Buyer 12/2020 to Present• Responsible for managing and acquiring used car inventory through successful vehicle appraisals, accurate offers, and wholesale auctions. • Understand and assess vehicle damage and costs involved to make financially sound purchasing and pricing decisions. • Track vehicle purchases and manage pricing based on competitive market analysis and independent judgement. • Developed talent by mentoring new Buyers and Purchasing Associates through hands on training.• Delivered exceptional customer service through motivation and collaboration.• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills both internally and externally.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Drove sales and profit for a fifteen store District generating $90M annually.• Led execution of District, Store strategic initiatives; merchandise execution and training.• Analytical evaluation and allocation of store square footage utilizing corporate adjacency and productivity guidelines. Successfully managed seasonal allocation of 25% of total store square footage to maximize new brand launches and strategic company initiatives. • Influenced Regional and Central Buying and Planning Teams to adjust assortment specific to Oregon/Washington. • Initiated District specific strategies and influenced regional, central teams to adjust assortment specific to Oregon/Washington. • Managed team of Personal Stylists; specialized selling, corporate selling and high level client driven selling. +38% to plan 2019 and +22% to plan 2018.• Collaborated with District Director of HR, District Vice President and Store partners to identify and develop store talent.• Implemented hands on training of Store Executives with emphasis on business acumen and merchandising.• Demonstrated Leadership as mentor to peers, store executives and accountability for 15 additional stores. • Spearheaded work group communication for Region.• Led store walks and business presentation with all levels of management including CEO, President and Director of Stores.

Drove sales and gross margin for a sixteen store district generating $45M annually • Led execution of Central initiatives and merchandising direction. • Analytical evaluation and allocation of store square footage utilizing corporate adjacency and productivity guidelines. • Managed Women’s Apparel space allocation during company merge; additional 7 stores. • Oversaw four store openings including floor planning, merchandise execution and staff training.• Assisted with seasonal planning process; communicating localized assortment opportunities to Central team.• Implemented hands on Merchandising training with 16 Merchandising Team Managers. Emphasis on business acumen and relating floor sets to sales plans.• Effectively communicated stock and assortment needs to Central Buying and Planning team; collaborated to grow sales based on regional specificity.• Executed all aspects of Central direction specific to Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Apparel. Communicated store opportunities and feedback to Central organization.