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Home Office - Plano, Texas
2003 - 2008 * Sales Manager (Window Covering) * Indianapolis, Indiana based (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa)* Focus on Training (sales, computer software, procedures, product knowledge)* Increased sales through education and presentation.* Trainer / Coordinator of vendor training classes* Recognized for sales growth in a previously underperforming region. * Implemented plan-o-grams & training workshops for store associates including new store openings in other states outside of my assigned area. * 80% travelMerchandising / Purchasing / Assistant Buyer: Retail, Catalog, E-Commerce 1988 - 2003* JCPenney home office - Plano, Texas* Develop merchandising related activities * As Assistant Buyer I developed product with vendors from conception to delivery to match company demand and price points with on time delivery. * Monitored open-to-buy, purchasing contracts, markdowns, purchase order management, product line development, and marketing.* Created plan-o-grams and floor layouts for store setup improving presentation and sales* Developed store visual standards.* Developed catalog page layout for merchandise.* Coordinated marketing/advertisement layout for assigned department for retail stores.* Coordinate merchandise photo shoot for marketing ads, catalog and planograms.* Served as liaison for buying unit between marketing, stores, customer service, and suppliers.* Assigned merchandise included: Imports and Domestic Furniture, Ceiling Fans, Floor Care, Health Care, Musical Instruments, Window Covering.