Versatile team member offering over 14 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs, and team requirements. Eager to grow with the company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Merchandiser
Hudson News Group, Nashville International Airport
09.2018 - Current
Partners with local and national vendors to add new items to store assortments
Places orders for distribution center and stores to maintain appropriate inventory levels
Creates visual displays that appeal to customers and optimize sales
Communicates with the Director of Merchandising to ensure companywide planograms are executed and maintained
Coordinates product sell through of discontinued items
Prepares for store openings and closings
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines DFW International Airport
09.2015 - Current
Manages crew and Guests in any onboard event, including medical emergencies, security threats, and other difficult situations
Provides leadership, direction, and assistance to Guests during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.
Specialty Brand Manager
Hudson News Group, McCarran International Airport
04.2014 - 09.2015
Demonstrates excellent customer service standards and ensures these standards are maintained by all associates
Manages communication and processes with Store Operations, Field Teams, and Cross-Functional partners
Partners with team to prepare monthly floor sets, shop trainings, and product knowledge trainings
Coordinates and preps for new store openings
Conducts interviews and trains new associates
Creates monthly incentives to motivate team members
Supervisor/Buyer
Hudson News Group, Nashville International Airport
01.2006 - 05.2014
Tracks purchase orders for 100+ vendors to ensure deliveries are accurate and are received in a timely manner
Contributes to increasing sales through monitoring best-selling products
Negotiates terms and conditions with vendors and works to lower costs when possible
Health Educator/Trainer
Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Talks
01.2011 - 11.2013
T.A.L.K.S.-Teaching Activities that Lead to Knowledge and Safety Murfreesboro, TN, Partnership between The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Division of Adolescent and School Health (CDC-DASH) and Tennessee Department of Education (TN-DOE)
Responsibilities: Designs and presents activities that are utilized statewide to decrease risky behaviors among adolescents
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Skills
Reliable and punctual
Vendor relations
Planogram design
Merchandising plan creation
Brand alignment
Overstock management
Seasonal campaigns
Timeline
Buyer/Merchandiser
Hudson News Group, Nashville International Airport
09.2018 - Current
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines DFW International Airport
09.2015 - Current
Specialty Brand Manager
Hudson News Group, McCarran International Airport
04.2014 - 09.2015
Health Educator/Trainer
Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Talks
01.2011 - 11.2013
Supervisor/Buyer
Hudson News Group, Nashville International Airport
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