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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Buyer
Books-A-Million
10.2021 - Current
Monitor inventory levels, place purchase orders as needed to maintain optimal stock levels and keeping track of all purchase orders placed
Conduct research on potential product sources, evaluate vendor proposals, and negotiate contracts
Generate forecasts for future purchasing needs based on historical sales data
Attend trade shows and exhibitions for industry knowledge acquisition
Coordinated with internal departments such as logistics, marketing, and finance when needed
Process purchase orders ensuring accuracy before submitting them for approval
Develop relationships with vendors to ensure quality products and availability to customers.
Barista
Church of the Highlands
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 counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors
Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Apparel Merchandising Student Internship
Dillard's
06.2019 - 08.2019
Worked with teams to support goals and build experience
Planned and executed a project to grow in foot traffic and sales
Shadowed staff and learned advanced work
Worked with sales associates to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
Sales Associate
Wrapsody Boutique
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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Auburn University
12.2019
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Time Management
Ordering and Purchasing
Reliability
Problem Solving Capabilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Vendor relationships
Ministry Experience
Service in the Nursery
Small Group Co-leader
252 Student Leadership Program
Youth Leader
Mission Trips
Certification
Mercy
Service/Hospitality
Administration
Faith
Intercession
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Books-A-Million
10.2021 - Current
Barista
Church of the Highlands
09.2019 - 10.2020
Apparel Merchandising Student Internship
Dillard's
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Wrapsody Boutique
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Auburn University
Mercy
Service/Hospitality
Administration
Faith
Intercession
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