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Lenexa, Kansas, United States

-Oversee buying of all non apparel and apparel items for 100+ universities and over 50 pro teams among 100+ stores and E-Commerce. -Buy for and manage items for Hot Market events, including NCAA March Madness and MLB, NFL, NHL Playoffs.-Work closely with the marketing team to ensure proper strategy and presentation of key products.-Manage and develop a team responsible for the buying of non apparel and apparel items for all leagues and teams. -Product and graphic development for exclusive items and designs to drive a more custom and unique shopping experience.-Develop and help implement new merchandising strategies to increase sell through.-Work with an extensive list of vendors to develop mutually beneficial relationships.-Negotiate discounting, dating, and special programs to support cash flow and gross margin goals.-Monitor, manage, and assist in developing Open to Buy tools.

Lenexa, Ks

-Oversee buying of all non apparel and apparel items for over 100 universities and over 50 pro teams among 60+ stores and E-Commerce. -Buy for and manage items for Hot Market events, including NCAA March Madness and MLB, NFL, NHL Playoffs.-Work closely with the marketing team to ensure proper strategy and presentation of key products.-Manage and develop a team responsible for the buying of non apparel and apparel items for all leagues and teams. -Product and graphic development for exclusive items and designs to drive a more custom and unique shopping experience.-Develop and help implement new merchandising strategies to increase sell through.-Work with an extensive list of vendors to develop mutually beneficial relationships.-Negotiate discounting, dating, and special programs to support cash flow and gross margin goals.-Monitor, manage, and assist in developing Open to Buy tools.

Lenexa, Ks

- Product development, creating custom designs for a unique hat buying experience.- Reporting and sales analysis.- Forecasting.- Assortment Planning.- Building and maintaining vendor relationships to maximize business for Rally House.- Fixture and signage procurement.- Transfer Execution.- Executions of promotions.- Communication with warehouse/stores as needed.- Work closely with marketing team to execute specific marketing and social media campaigns.- Anticipate current and emerging trends and react to the direction of seasonal business.- Initiate markdowns seasonally and monitor sell thru.- Meet with vendors, negotiate terms of contract, maintain vendor relationships, and execute special initiatives.

Lenexa, Ks

- Reporting and sales analysis.- Forecasting.- Assortment Planning.- Building and maintaining vendor relationships to maximize business for Rally House.- Fixture and signage procurement.- Transfer Execution.- Executions of promotions.- Communication with warehouse/stores as needed.- Work closely with marketing team to execute specific marketing and social media campaigns.- Product development.- Anticipate current and emerging trends and react to the direction of seasonal business.- Initiate markdowns seasonally and monitor sell thru.- Build strong relationships with vendors and customers.- Meet with vendors, negotiate terms of contract, maintain vendor relationships, and execute special initiatives.

Lenexa, Ks

• Provided support to the Buyers through data entry, data reports and copy check.• Ensured accurate information on products (photos, taxonomy, and product description) by building relationships with vendors.• Updated website with content, edits, and new product information.• Periodically worked in stores to gain better understanding of customer needs.• Planned, built, and purchased assortments during booking windows.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

• Trained and certified in CPR/AED.• Assisted participants with questions about utilizing the equipment and ensure proper technique of participants when utilizing fitness equipment.• Maintained a safe environment of CRT area, answered participant questions and refered them to individuals when needed.• Gained knowledge of various exercises for different muscle groups to maintain excellent standards in customer service.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

• Assisted the head equipment managers in day to day interactions with student athletes, coaches and administrators, including checking in and issuing apparel and equipment.• Responsible for daily upkeep of the laundry room and equipment issue room.• Received and delivered packages, fruit and beverage orders for the entire athletic department. • Worked with adidas to check in and send out apparel to be embellished.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

• Use cold calling from lead sheets to sell football and basketball season tickets.• Use Paciolan ticketing software and Advantage donor management software to take customer orders for tickets and Williams Education Fund donations. • Helped increase football season ticket sells and meet sales goals set for the 2012 season ticket drive.

Bachelor'S Of Science In Education, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Sport Management and Marketing Club Dean's list honor roll

Associate'S Degree, General Studies