Alex Sand
Portland
Summary
Merchandising and buying professional with hands-on product development experience spanning home décor and consumer accessories. As a buyer, partnered closely with product development team and vendor partners to conceptualize and bring original products to market from ideation through sampling, approvals, and launch. Brings a strong analytical foundation in assortment planning, pricing, and market trends, paired with a genuine passion for design, craftsmanship, and quality. Eager to step more fully into the product development space and contribute to Sagebrook Home's vision for modern luxury living.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Alex Sand LLC
Portland, OR
01.2022 - Current
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines
- Oversaw vendor communications, procurement, and scheduling to keep projects on time and within budget, proactively resolving challenges to maintain workflow efficiency
- Curated high-quality furnishings, finishes, and décor, leveraging industry knowledge and vendor relationships to deliver beautiful and functional spaces tailored to client needs
Owner and Broker
Windermere Realty Trust
Portland, OR
01.2020 - Current
- Achieved recognition as a top-performing agent, consistently ranking in the top 2% with annual sales volume between $10M and $11M.
- Oversaw multiple real estate projects concurrently, collaborating with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and budget-optimized completion.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives by developing targeted campaigns across multiple channels to drive lead generation and sales growth.
- Cultivated and guided junior buyer's agents and transaction coordinators to enhance team performance.
- Developed and optimized social media strategy - averaging an engagement rate of 3.5% and increasing following 2x
- Leveraged CRM tools and email automation platforms to segment audiences and automate campaign workflows - growing list 9.7x
Marketing Project Manager, Broker
Windermere Realty Trust
Portland, OR
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Supported team to achieve annual sales volume of $63M, +7% increase YoY
- Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports for brokerage leadership, highlighting key metrics, and informing next steps
- Organized regular check-ins with team members to ensure knowledge sharing, process improvements and alignment across projects
- Led a small team of new hires, providing mentorship, guidance and ensuring alignment on marketing objectives and project deadlines
Retail Buyer
Kroger
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led category volume of $56M, increasing sales +$7.1M/+14.5% YoY
- Spearheaded refresh of SKU intensive category including design, assortment, pricing strategy and rollout to over 2,700 stores achieving sales growth of +$3.3M/8.6% YoY
- Spearheaded purchasing strategies, including assortment planning, trend analysis, competitor research, and vendor negotiations.
- Collaborated with product development, design, and merchandise planning teams to enhance product offerings.
- Assembled and led a small team, delivering mentorship and coaching to enhance performance outcomes.
Assistant Merchandise Planner
Kroger
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported category volume of $33M, increasing sales $3.7M/+12.6% YoY
- Owned planning for sports bags category - increasing sales $410K/+11.4% YoY
- Collaborated with globally recognized retail brands to ensure seamless inventory planning and category performance while identifying opportunities for growth
- Partnered with cross-functional teams across buying and product development to ensure accurate and timely product allocation in alignment with business objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management, Fashion Design
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Business, Art
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Merchandising
- Product Development
- Interior Design
- Excel
- Negotiation
- Project Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interior Designer
Alex Sand LLC
01.2022 - Current
Owner and Broker
Windermere Realty Trust
01.2020 - Current
Marketing Project Manager, Broker
Windermere Realty Trust
01.2016 - 01.2020
Retail Buyer
Kroger
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Merchandise Planner
Kroger
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management, Fashion Design
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Business, Art
University of Oregon
Awards
- Five Star Professional Award - 2020-2026 - Professional achievement awarded to top 4% of real estate agents
- Best of the Rose City - 2025 - Award recognizes top local businesses as voted by the community