Amy Hixon
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated leader adept in Database Management System Software and staff management. Equipped with a detail-oriented, analytical skillset, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Sunshine + Water Plant Bar
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with co-owner to establish foundational business operations.
- Established vendor relationships, managed wholesale accounts and purchasing and inventory management.
- Cultivated relationships with other local businesses and charities to increase brand recognition and community involvement.
Retail Warehouse Supervisor
Blackberry Farm
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised 11 direct reports in shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Retail Receiving Supervisor
Blackberry Farm
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Four direct reports
- Directed and coordinated roles and responsibilities of receiving staff with efficiency and intelligence.
- Devised most strategic policies and procedures for receiving operations in retail warehouse.
- Assessed and organized budget details for receiving department with meticulous record-keeping to account for products and provide accurate information to Accounts Payable department.
- Submitted and coded all invoices for the retail department in ERP system(Sage). $3M annually.
- Reconciled all retail invoices on GL for receiving department monthly, quarterly and annually.
- Conducted monthly counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records. $2M warehouse monthly inventory.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Managed accounting accruals monthly for invoice or shipping discrepancies.
Store Manager
Sweet Wise
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
Education
Business Management
Indiana University of Kokomo
Kokomo, INSkills
- Database Management System Software
- Records Accuracy
- Reporting Requirements
- Effective Prioritization
- Inventory Replenishment
- Quality Improvement Leadership
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvement
Additional Information
2019-2023 Member of the Culture Council for Blackberry Farm
Jan. 2022-June 2022 Blackberry Farm Leadership Program. Everything DiSC Program
2018-2022 Maryville Farmers Market Board Member
Timeline
Co-Owner
Sunshine + Water Plant Bar
02.2023 - 10.2024
Retail Warehouse Supervisor
Blackberry Farm
01.2023 - 07.2023
Retail Receiving Supervisor
Blackberry Farm
10.2017 - 01.2023
Store Manager
Sweet Wise
06.2011 - 10.2017
Business Management
Indiana University of Kokomo
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