Darcie Vasquez
Hamilton,MT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
6 Years of buying experience with Nordstrom, including selection of key merchandise to drive sales, negotiating cost and delivery with vendors, as well as identifying current market trends. More than 20 years of presentation and public speaking skills as demonstrated in the teaching profession. Outstanding customer service expertise cultivated at Nordstrom in the beginning of career. Highly organized and task-oriented, yet adaptable and flexible. I consider myself a natural leader in the workplace. I enjoy motivating people to bring their best work to the table, and keep challenges positive and fun. In management positions, my style is to work alongside people when needed, and earn respect rather than demanding it. Empowering people to be their best is my superpower. I pride myself on excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms. Highly articulate and professional when communicating with clients to represent the company well. Immersion, lifestyle, and passion for the western lifestyle and space.
Above all, creating a legacy for maintaining a strong work ethic, and successfully managing outcomes is of upmost importance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Beautycounter
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Sourced and secured venues for live events in multiple markets
- Managed all details to execute events from negotiating costs of catering, sourcing and securing tech, ordering marketing materials, and coordinating all moving parts of event to ensure a smooth delivery
- Lead project design for marketing materials such as display banners, graphics and signage
- Managed sales and critical data points in Excel for department
- Scheduled and coordinated travel details for department
- Managed budget of $1.5 million and presented to leadership team monthly
Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Created positive relationships with at-risk students and families to encourage attendance, set goals, and empower a passion for learning.
- Successfully wrote 2 grants to gain additional funding for classroom.
- Learned new technology platforms such as Zoom and Google Meets during pandemic to effectively communicate to parents, students, and staff.
- Creatively modified events and outcomes during the pandemic to meet student needs.
- Maintained consistent employment during pandemic.
First Grade Teacher
Central Kitsap School District
08.2003 - 07.2020
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- District leader in data outcomes in various grade levels as indicated in yearlong data collection and analysis, often outperforming school, district, state and even national percentages in student growth.
- Created and managed schoolwide event resulting in over 500 community members in attendance, and attracting attention of local media outlets.
- Facilitated building-based management team, leading weekly meetings and creating action steps for change.
- Grade-level lead teacher.
- Created alignment documents at district level for various subjects.
- Achieved Outstanding status on end of year evaluations consistently.
Assistant Buyer-Petite Sportswear
Nordstrom
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Traveled to New York Market to assist in selection of key merchandise.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Implemented consolidations and markdowns to promote higher gross margins.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Assistant Buyer
Nordstrom.com
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
- Traveled domestically 14 times per year including New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles to select key merchandise.
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel, working on a gross margin of 50% or higher.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Selected key item (Embellished butterfly jacket) that was chosen for front cover of catalog.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Presentation Skills
- Event Planning
- Product development
- Client communication-verbal and written
- Market Analysis/ Research
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Collaboration
- Outstanding work ethic
- Creative and Innovative
- Logistics Database Management
- Operational Oversight
- Cost control and tracking
- Contract Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Budget Control
- Data Interpretation
Additional Information
- Teacher of the Year- Central Kitsap School District-Esquire Hills Elementary 2015.
- Manager of Petite Focus Sportswear-Nordstrom Tacoma- selected manager of the month/quarter various times.
- Manager of Petite Focus Sportswear- won regional award as part of management team- trip to Disneyland.
Owned and competed in Western Gaming on my AQHA horse, Mercedes.
My passion for the western lifestyle is demonstrated in my personal experience owning and caring for my horse, Mercedes. I won the amateur buckle at my riding club, and wear it proudly whenever I attend events or rodeos.
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Beautycounter
11.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
First Grade Teacher
Central Kitsap School District
08.2003 - 07.2020
Assistant Buyer-Petite Sportswear
Nordstrom
01.1999 - 01.2003
Assistant Buyer
Nordstrom.com
01.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Montana