Sandra Bermudez Email & Phone Number

United States

Miami, Florida, United States

- Conceptualized, founded and grown non-profit to a organization that gives free and subsidized evidence based intervention to 60 children on a daily basis. - Trained over 100 teachers in Structured literacy, creating capacity at local public schools- Grown the organziation from $0 to a $400k in three years

- Conceptualized, developed and expanded start-up to small chain with annual sales of $3.5MM+ in less than 5 years by delivering superior products to customers using highl level knowledge base, well-trained sales staff and remarkable customer service,- Managed general operations of 6 stores, including 2 franchises in Bogota, Colombia while based in Miami, FL. Responsible for all strategic direction, purchasing, and marketing for the company.- Results driven at sourcing vendors, negotiatiing terms, attaining exclusive distribution rights, while purchaseing in trade shows in Europe, China and the USA.- Monthly on-site visits to Colombia to liaise with 30+ management/sales personnel and administrative staff in the company’s stores, offices, and warehouse.- Consistentely analyzed current store inventory levels, product rotation levels, operational budgets, sales goals, record keeping, and administrative work - Excelled in training and coaching all management staff which included regularly assessing product knowledge, sales & merchandising protocols and adherence to high quality guest service strategies.

- Negotiated exclusive U.S. distribution rights with British vendors.- Supervised all purchasing, importing, merchandising, sales, online marketing & website design. - Managed trade show participation, including pre- and post- show marketing.- Responsible for placing products in high-end retailers such as Barney’s, Neiman’s and MOMA.- Supervised importation of all products from the U.K. to the U.S.- Devised and managed Amazon seller store to become top B2C distribution channel.

- Recruited, trained and managed and was accountable for + 50 employees, while developing effective sales protocols.- Designed, developed and executed visual merchandising.- Created and managed staff schedule.- Developed incentive program fto motivate sales staff, incresaing retention by 40% in one semester.- Analyzed sales reports, forecast sales and planned proper assortment.- Purchased in trade shows in China, Europe and USA.- Sourced vendors, negotiated terms and placed orders.- Created and executed seasonal events for stores.

M.A. Studio Art, Photography

M.A. Art Education

B.F.A. Fashion Design