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India Clark

Trussville,AL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and team player. Adept at working effectively unsupervised with the ability to learn new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Buyer

Books-A-Million
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - Current
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed purchase orders as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Conducted research on potential product sources, evaluated vendor proposals, and negotiated contracts.
  • Generated forecasts for future purchasing needs based on historical sales data.
  • Attended trade shows and exhibitions for industry knowledge acquisition and networking opportunities.
  • Coordinated with internal departments such as logistics, marketing, and finance when needed.
  • Processed purchase orders ensuring accuracy before submitting them for approval.
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders and vendors to ensure quality service and product availability.
  • Tracked key purchasing metrics and reported findings to supervisors for review.
  • Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices from suppliers.
  • Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.

Barista

Church Of The Highlands
Auburn, AL
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.

Internship Student

Dillard's
Oxford, AL
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
  • Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
  • Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.

Sales Associate

Wrapsody Boutique
Auburn, AL
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Merchandising

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-2019

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Accurate Record Keeping
  • Vendor Relations
  • Results-Oriented
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Procurement
  • Trend Assessment
  • Problem-Solving Capabilities
  • Ordering and Purchasing
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Creativity and Innovation

Timeline

Associate Buyer

Books-A-Million
10.2021 - Current

Barista

Church Of The Highlands
09.2019 - 10.2020

Internship Student

Dillard's
06.2019 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

Wrapsody Boutique
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Merchandising

Auburn University
India Clark