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Cassie Windham

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environment. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. Proficient at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Looking to use smart mind and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges as well as continue to grow my knowledge in the industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Hobby Lobby Corporate
02.2023 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.

Administrative Assistant to the Buyer

Hobby Lobby Corporate
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
  • Sourced new vendors and negotiated contracts to reduce costs and improve quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Generate monthly sales reports to the vendors.

Assistant Manager/Retail Merchandiser

Lush Fashion Lounge
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Acted as in-store sales leader and maintained strong presence on floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop team and increase revenue.
  • Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
  • Assisted with recruiting, hiring, educating and motivating retail team to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Enforced policies and procedures and administered disciplinary action to encourage quality performance of retail staff.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
  • Created visual store strategy based on market trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2019

Skills

  • Inventory Oversight
  • Cost Control
  • Pricing Negotiations
  • Sales Experience
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Delivery Management
  • Purchasing Strategies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multi-Tasking Strength
  • Vendor Relations

References

Carrie Boevers

Owner/CEO

Lush Fashion Lounge 

(405) 659-4447

lushfashionlounge@yahoo.com


Melissa Freebern

Merchandise Manager

Hobby Lobby Corporate 

(405) 760-4246

melissa.freebern@hobbylobby.com


Susan Miller

Head Professor in Fashion Marketing 

University of Central Oklahoma 

(405) 974-5807

smiller43@uco.edu

Timeline

Buyer

Hobby Lobby Corporate
02.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant to the Buyer

Hobby Lobby Corporate
01.2020 - 01.2023

Assistant Manager/Retail Merchandiser

Lush Fashion Lounge
08.2014 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

University of Central Oklahoma

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