Zac B. Email & Phone Number

Riverside, Ca, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Trained and lead a team of assistant buyers and merchandising assistants.• Managed the purchasing process for a $30 million portfolio of footwear, accessories and apparel.• Negotiation of supplier set-ups, including payment terms, marketing contribution and markdown dollars• Stock and brand analysis through the management of open-to-buy• Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for multiple footwear, apparel, and accessories brands• Selected merchandise based on the most favorable price and quality• Prepared target plans and forecasts for sales, receipts and margin etc. monthly• Researched current and past business performance using online systems and reports• Reconciled orders with financial plans and forecasts• Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels and trends

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Managed the purchasing process for a $16 million footwear portfolio.• Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for multiple footwear brands• Selected merchandise based on the most favorable price and quality• Researched current and past business performance using online systems and reports• Reconciled orders with financial plans and forecasts• Managed monthly open to buy• Prepared target plans and forecasts for sales, receipts and margin etc. monthly• Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels and trends• Negotiation of supplier set-ups, including payment terms, marketing, contribution and markdown dollars

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Assisted the senior buyers and buyers with purchasing process of combined $50 million portfolios• Assisted with stock levels and replenishment purchase orders• Attending vendor meetings to build vendor relations.• Managed monthly open to buy• Prepared target plans and forecasts for sales, receipts and margin etc. monthly

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Assisted the senior buyer, buyers, and assistant buyers for all day-to-day activities including but not limited to:• Taxonomy classification• Warehouse logistics overages and mis-ships• Organizing travel and calendars for senior buyers, buyers, and assistant buyers• Organizing team eventsI also completed all required merchandising and retail math classes

Riverside, Ca

As the Office manager I was responsible for organizing and developing team projects. I also was responsible for both accounts payable and accounts receivable, to make sure invoices were sent to clients on time and for the correct amount. I was also accountable for all paid checks to be reconciled and deposited into the business account. I also was a basic consultant for for Internet and PC use.

I was a valet attendant for a Four-Star, Four-Diamond hotel, known for it's luxury rooms and celebrity and political guests.I have also completed a 6-week internship on management at this hotel.

Substitute teacher for grades K-12

Assisted customers with purchases, and questions. Stocked inventory, and operated the cash register.

Riverside, Ca

I was responsible for assisting customers with purchases and questions about products, with a main focus on footwear. I was later promoted to handle cash register responsibilities.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Management

Graduated from the MBA program with the 'Outstanding Graduate Student Award' and a 3.95 GPA

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management

Received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a 3.90 GPA, and honors of Summa Cum Laude.

Associates Of Arts, General Education