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Brigit West

Hermosa Beach,Ca

Summary

Passionate buyer talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Dedicated and well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends while focusing on clientele needs. Utilizing educational and professional background, looking to use intellectual property and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges. Ambitious and dedicated, balancing multiple employments while searching for new opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

Tin Roof Bistro
07.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Assisted FOH and BOH staff to drive smooth service execution and maximize guest satisfaction.
  • In times of high stress, would be taken from the host stand to assist in food running.

Buyer and Merchandiser

GTAT Vintage
11.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends and monitored inventory levels to make informed buying decisions.
  • Mitigated supply chain risks by proactively identifying potential disruptions and creating contingency plans accordingly.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
  • Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Focused on specific customer demands and how to anticipate future buying trends.

Sales Associate and Manager

Granny Takes A Trip
01.2016 - Current
  • Charged with tasks such customer support, product placement and inventory acquisition and control.
  • Aided in repurpose and tailor clothing for the store, involving sewing and design.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Collaborated with other managers to ensure productivity and relay team goals.
  • Aided in hiring and training new employees

Store Staging Assistant

GTAT Vintage and Thrift
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted in the creation and organization of new store, with responsibilities such as design layout, curation, assembly, and sourcing.
  • Focused on reaching target demographic through extensive market research.
  • Facilitated connections between team members to support productive collaboration, as well as assisting with language barriers.


Assistant Coach – Children’s Self Defense

Triton Training Gym
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • While at Triton I helped coach and manage young children while aiding in teaching self-defense
  • Techniques taught ranged from beginner boxing to intermediate Ju-Jitsu

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Management

DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Chicago, IL
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2021

High School -

Vistamar High School
El Segundo, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Neat and organized
  • Team player
  • Strong multitasking
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Active Learning
  • Spanish

Hobbies and Interests

  • Flea Markets
  • Personal Shopping
  • Mixed Media Art
  • Knitting
  • Sewing


Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

Tin Roof Bistro
07.2023 - Current

Buyer and Merchandiser

GTAT Vintage
11.2022 - Current

Store Staging Assistant

GTAT Vintage and Thrift
07.2022 - 10.2022

Sales Associate and Manager

Granny Takes A Trip
01.2016 - Current

Assistant Coach – Children’s Self Defense

Triton Training Gym
01.2014 - 01.2015

High School -

Vistamar High School

Master of Science - Sustainable Management

DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

DePaul University

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