Amber McCracken
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Self-motivated and highly teachable fashion enthusiast excited to work with your team and take on new challenges. Big hustle mentality and strong attention to detail. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills and devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Buyer/Seller Solopreneur
(KC Thread Rescue)
Online
10.2019 - Current
- Worked independently to purchase new and used/vintage items from online and physical sources for resale.
- Determined price points for each item by utilizing online research tools, including Google image search. Current market value and strategic discounting strategies were considered in order to maximize profitability per item.
- Captured images of products using a smart phone, lighting equipment, and editing software.
- Hired models and styled photo shoots for most vintage clothing items to provide a richer customer experience. Included measurements of models and items to enhance customer trust and encourage higher purchase prices.
- Composed detailed descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefronts and optimized search engine results using keyword optimization techniques.
- Calculated revenue, sales, and expenses using QuickBooks financial software.
Bookkeeper Solopreneur
(Bookwork)
Overland Park, KS
03.2014 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements for multiple banking and credit accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Managed inventory records, adjusting entries for discrepancies and reporting changes.
Online Boutique Owner
(Poppy Clementine)
Overland Park, KS
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Solely created, managed, and promoted children's retail clothing website.
- Created and updated 1000+ product listings including photo editing, SEO keywords, and product descriptions.
- Generated annual and seasonal budgets and made all purchasing decisions by meeting with clothing line representatives at various markets throughout the U.S.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2001
Skills
- Ethical sourcing
- Pricing research and analysis
- Knowledge of modern high-end and "mall" brands
- Knowledge of antique and vintage items
- Textile quality knowledge
- Smart phone tools knowledge
- Self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service
- Quickbooks expertise
Affiliations
- Treasure hunting, painting, quilting, reading, crafting, repurposing
Timeline
Fashion Buyer/Seller Solopreneur
(KC Thread Rescue)
10.2019 - Current
Bookkeeper Solopreneur
(Bookwork)
03.2014 - Current
Online Boutique Owner
(Poppy Clementine)
02.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Kansas