Alex Monarca
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic-Detail-oriented professional with strong background in marketing-merchandising-purchasing, vendor management and promotional products. Looking to work in an environment that not only allows me to use my knowledge and skills in different ways, but also expose me to new ideas and opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Buyer of Promotional Products and Apparel
Artisan Colour
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for working directly with our internal team of marketing professionals to research, source and order custom promotional products, print collateral and decorated apparel items to help our clients promote their brand
- Responsible for monitoring the workflow of various projects and staff, creating estimates, presentations and PO’s, dealing directly with suppliers as well as developing custom promotional campaigns for clients.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced cost and improved service quality.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
Buyer/Promotional Products
Thomas Printworks
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for research, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase merchandise, building relationships with suppliers
- Work with a team to ensure excellent product delivery
- Have a wealth of knowledge about a product or range, and analyze market trends, develop sales, price, and profitability strategies, recommend improvements, identify opportunities, and increase revenue.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Account Manager
BHG Printing/Hennen & Associates
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
- Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price.
- Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
Lease - Closing Coordinator
REALM Real Estate
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Responsible for opening, maintaining, and filing all documents related to the sale or purchase of a home or business.
- Streamlined the closing process for clients by coordinating with multiple parties, including lenders, attorneys, and real estate agents.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on the status of closings and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Store/Operations Manager
AT&T
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Responsible for ensuring my staff give great customer services as well as monitoring the financial performance of the store
- Few responsibilities of the job include recruiting, training, supervising, and appraising staff - dealing with customer queries and complaints.
- Implemented loss prevention measures, reducing shrinkage and improving overall store profitability.
Education
University of Phoenix
Lone Star College System
Cypress Spring High School
Champions School of Real Estate
Skills
- -Problem Solving
- -Strategic Planning
- -Customer Relations
- -Marketing Strategies
- -Creativity and Innovation
- -Project Management
- -Team Management
- -Negotiation/Buying Knowledge
- -Contract and Vendor Management
- -Data Entry/Analysis
- -E-commerce strategy
- -Bilingual - English/Spanish
- -Flexible and Adaptable
- -Self-Motivated
- -Verbal and written communication
- -Computer Software and Application Knowledge:
SAGE, ASI/ESP, Zoho CRM, PrintIQ, Zendesk, Slingshot, SAP, Printavo, Flash, QuickBooks, Zoom, GoToWebinar, Skype for Business, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Internet, Front Page, Photo Draw, Print Shop, Hyper studio, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, Cold Fusion, C, Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Outlook/Teams, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, mondaycom, AI
Timeline
Director/Buyer of Promotional Products and Apparel
Artisan Colour
01.2022 - Current
Buyer/Promotional Products
Thomas Printworks
05.2019 - 12.2021
Account Manager
BHG Printing/Hennen & Associates
02.2018 - 05.2019
Lease - Closing Coordinator
REALM Real Estate
10.2015 - 07.2018
Store/Operations Manager
AT&T
04.2012 - 05.2016
University of Phoenix
Lone Star College System
Cypress Spring High School
Champions School of Real Estate