Alison Vendetti
Lexington,MA
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Merchandiser/Manager
Winchester Country Club
04.2010 - Current
- Worked in the customer service industry for
32 years - Multitask in a high stress environment on a daily
basis - Transition from one completely different task to another and remain on point
- Forecast, anticipate, and make critical decisions to meet the needs and wants of a diverse membership
- Maintain a positive energy in the space that I occupy and when communicating with members, vendors and co-workers
- Extensive experience has given me wisdom and maturity that gives validation to my opinions
- Think outside of the box and propose ideas and concepts for consideration
- Assisted the Head Professional for 13 years in the
management and operation of the golf shop. I have
absorbed as many of his daily tasks as I could to
alleviate some of the pressure on him. Over the
years I have taken on the training and daily
management of new staff, maintained all of the
Accounts Receivables, headed our inventory control team, and ran point on proposals and execution
of tournament prizes and gifts.
Visual Merchandiser
J Crew
07.2005 - 03.2010
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Manager/Buyer/Merchandiser
Wayland Golf Shops
09.1992 - 08.2004
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Bentley University
Waltham, MASkills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Resourcefulness
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Directed
- Time Management
Timeline
Buyer/Merchandiser/Manager
Winchester Country Club
04.2010 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
J Crew
07.2005 - 03.2010
Manager/Buyer/Merchandiser
Wayland Golf Shops
09.1992 - 08.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Bentley University