Brooke Kudelski
Naples
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at The Naples Winery, excelling in supplier relationship management and customer service. Leveraged negotiation expertise and an eye for detail to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in display design and product sourcing, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Purchaser and Designer
The Naples Winery
08.2024 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through creative solutions for displays and in-store promotions.
- Maximized sales potential of seasonal merchandise by creating thematic display concepts that captured shopper interest and encouraged impulse purchases.
Retail Store Owner
Tin City General Store
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Boosted sales revenue with targeted promotions that capitalized on seasonal trends and consumer preferences.
- Maximized profitability by periodically re-evaluating product pricing based on supplier costs, competitor prices, and customer demand.
- Managed daily operations efficiently, overseeing staff schedules, inventory control, and financial transactions.
Junior Funding Specialist
Cast Capital Lending
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Streamlined the grant application process, resulting in increased efficiency and higher success rates.
- Evaluated funding opportunities for alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Secured funding for projects by researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Curation & Mangament
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY05-2020
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Demand forecasting
- Negotiation expertise
- Product sourcing
- Strategic sourcing
- Customer service
- Eye for detail
Timeline
Store Purchaser and Designer
The Naples Winery
08.2024 - Current
Retail Store Owner
Tin City General Store
11.2023 - Current
Junior Funding Specialist
Cast Capital Lending
05.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art Curation & Mangament
Parsons School of Design
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