Danee Long
Laguna Beach,CA
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Bloomingdale's Department Store
Newport Beach, California
10.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Head Apparel Buyer
Highersource Records and Gear
Huntington Beach, CA
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed budget for products, apparel and accessories for clothing department
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
Sales Associate
The Closet.
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
Artist
Self Employed
Laguna Beach, CA
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Successfully produced and sold several paintings and mosaic pieces between these years.
- Sold art, including mosaics and drawings, at local markets; established pricing based on raw material and labor costs and customer demand.
- Managed strategic business planning and day-to-day operations to optimize my business's financial position
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Laguna College of Art And Design
Laguna Beach, CA06.2003
Skills
- Market trend analysis
- Competitive shopping
- Supply chain assistance
- Product procurement
- Decision-making
- Working collaboratively
- Organizational skills
- Upselling
- Sales expertise
- Promotional support
- Multi-tasking strength
- B2B sales and customer service
- Sales forecasting
- Relationship building
- Superb time management
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving
- Excellent people skills
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bloomingdale's Department Store
10.2024 - Current
Head Apparel Buyer
Highersource Records and Gear
04.2015 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
The Closet.
03.2012 - 04.2014
Artist
Self Employed
02.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Laguna College of Art And Design