- attend tradeshows and merchandise markets to secure new product for the stores;- work to maintain/increase product turnover and margins;- analyze consumer buying patterns; - review performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;- managing plans for stock levels;- reacting to changes in demand and logistics;- maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products;- participate in promotional activities;- prepare… Show more - attend tradeshows and merchandise markets to secure new product for the stores;- work to maintain/increase product turnover and margins;- analyze consumer buying patterns; - review performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;- managing plans for stock levels;- reacting to changes in demand and logistics;- maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products;- participate in promotional activities;- prepare analysis reports and forecast sales levels, and- coordinate with store personnel to ensure supply meets demand. Show less

Event coordination, organization, communication.

Elixiter serves business-to-business marketing managers who seek high impact project management, administrative and campaign services for the revenue generating Marketo platform.

- Customer service- Merchandising- Sales- Fashion consulting- Temporary sales lead duties - open/close store, register/bank reconciliation, submission of reports, resolution of schedule conflicts- Generally helping ladies feel good about the additions to their closets.

- Fashion design consultant for manufacturer of outerwear and apparel- Sample procurement, product critiquing, fabric, color, and notion selection

- Worked with a partner as a Marketing Consultant for Bacterin (Belgrade, MT) to generate awareness and exposure- Performed analysis on current social media to determine areas of potential improvement- Prepared comprehensive marketing overview designed to increase awareness and enhance web page presence- Developed a marketing plan for Montana State University College of Nursing- Designed and implemented a group Facebook page, blog, and user manuals - Assisted in website… Show more - Worked with a partner as a Marketing Consultant for Bacterin (Belgrade, MT) to generate awareness and exposure- Performed analysis on current social media to determine areas of potential improvement- Prepared comprehensive marketing overview designed to increase awareness and enhance web page presence- Developed a marketing plan for Montana State University College of Nursing- Designed and implemented a group Facebook page, blog, and user manuals - Assisted in website enhancement Show less

- Procured, analyzed, and maintained apparel, accessories, gift items and home décor product inventory for 15 retail locations in four states.- Established and maintained effective working relationships internally with coworkers.- Established and nurtured successful working relationships externally with manufacturers, company representatives and vendors.- Negotiated payment terms, specialty products, and discounts with vendors.- Reviewed and reduced on-hand inventory levels… Show more - Procured, analyzed, and maintained apparel, accessories, gift items and home décor product inventory for 15 retail locations in four states.- Established and maintained effective working relationships internally with coworkers.- Established and nurtured successful working relationships externally with manufacturers, company representatives and vendors.- Negotiated payment terms, specialty products, and discounts with vendors.- Reviewed and reduced on-hand inventory levels while increasing turnover and product margins.- Utilized discretion and demonstrated sound decision making principles.- Consistently met and/or exceeded goals set by management for purchasing and inventory.- Coordinated annual store management team training meetings - Integral in annual company-wide physical inventory on location Show less

- Traveled to corporate office locations to review and analyze product mix and inventory levels- Identified areas of growth and opportunity, recommended course of action to maintain/improve sales - Administered and maintained sales figures and history for major retail accounts in the Western industry

- Modified and implemented retail space management program into eight major western retail chains - Managed and trained eight person merchandising and product knowledge team.- Coordinated training sessions for team and sales personnel in product knowledge and visual merchandising - Created, organized, and managed team training manual - Communicated with team members, department managers and purchasing peers regarding new training, scheduling, goals and objectives