Elizabeth Maring
Fargo,ND
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Buyer
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
02.2011 - Current
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- 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.
- Manage and maintain cobberbookstore.com website.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Assistant Buyer\Sales
Laurie’s Boutique
Fargo, ND
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Traveled to markets to assist with choosing merchandise.
- Engaged with clients to effectively build relationships.
Apparel Buyer
Vanity Shops
Fargo, ND
12.1993 - 09.1998
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Product Development Collaboration
- Merchandise Inspection
- Merchandise Selection
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Sales Records Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Budget Planning
- Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Merchandise Buyer
Concordia College
02.2011 - Current
Assistant Buyer\Sales
Laurie’s Boutique
08.2008 - 01.2011
Apparel Buyer
Vanity Shops
12.1993 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Dakota