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Greater Los Angeles Area

-Spearheaded department cost reduction policies-Restructured complex pricing strategies, identified margin building opportunities-Administered contract negotiations to pursue company goals and ensure effective communication -between vendors and internal managers-Standardized supplier channels and products where appropriate-Evaluated vendors, regulated purchasing processes and analyzed reports-Participated in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures-Ensured collaborative relationships and partnered with managers and subordinates-Measured financial data to ensure product inventory levels matched operation needs-Assessed individuals against performance standards, conducted performance reviews

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Planned and executed financial strategies-Capitalized revenue and market management expectations consistently -Formed long-term relationships with suppliers, forged annual contract agreements -Collaborated with all operational and analytical divisions to achieve objectives-Interpreted price/value relationship through market research and current business trends-Enforced supplier performance, delivery schedules, payments and inventory flow-Analyzed product inventory levels to identify possible risks -Surveyed internal and external competition to identify potential business opportunities

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Headed financial planning/analysis, vendor negotiation, product selection, and promotional strategies-Maximized all aspects of purchasing responsibility to achieve sales and margin goals -Designed and executed strategies for products and vendor relations management -Audited stock levels and contributed to the organization of financial plans -Established effective vendor relationships while exercising flexibility in negotiations-Upgraded areas of product development and quality assurance with suppliers-Targeted business performance measures based on weekly sales trend analysis

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Negotiated and secured contracts-Pioneered MS Excel spreadsheet recaps to organize and track pertinent business data-Ensured shipments were being received correctly and on schedule -Executed all purchase order management and administration-Effectively managed inventory, markdowns and cancellations-Maximized sales and profitability through exemplary leadership and communication skills

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Healthcare Administration & Management

Associate'S, Merchandise Marketing

Associate'S, Liberal Arts