Ashley Frank
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Emerging purchasing professional with background in retail industry. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic with strengths in market research, trend forecasting and administration. Experience working within strict budget guidelines.
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.
Accomplished Retail Sales Manager offering over 7 years in boosting performance momentum and exceeding sales quotas. Experience directing store operations for established clothing retailers. Positive team manager with record of high employee retention rates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Cookies Kids Department Store
Brooklyn , NY
02.2013 - 06.2020
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Marketing Executive
Urata & Sons Cement
Sacramento , CA
10.2006 - 09.2010
- Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
- Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
- Identified target audiences and devised campaigns to match target demographics and optimize results.
Event Manager
Green Dragon Tavern
Colsbourne, UK
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2003
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Buyer
Cookies Kids Department Store
02.2013 - 06.2020
Marketing Executive
Urata & Sons Cement
10.2006 - 09.2010
Event Manager
Green Dragon Tavern
09.2003 - 09.2005
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Folsom Lake College