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JACQUELINE DAVIS

Richmond,VA

Summary

Dedicated buyer with over six years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer, Designer

Casa Shop
03.2016 - Current
  • Drove 80% increases in sales year-over-year and reduced costs by 30% annually.
  • Maximized performance by consistently meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals.
  • Analyzed buying trends to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales across multiple product categories.
  • Researched competitors, sourced new vendors, and assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
  • Directed a support team.
  • Instituted an advanced level of data reporting and documentation using Excel to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy using applied skill in color theory and composition.
  • Managed social media presence and content on multiple platforms while utilizing social media analytical data and metrics to measure effectiveness.
  • Lead photographer on all photography projects including product photograhy and editorial content.

Founder/Designer

Surface Handmade
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Founded and managed an accessories design business, designing and producing product lines consistently each season with growing revenue from year to year
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses, and attract new customers
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns, and financial reports in QuickBooks while enhancing operational efficiency by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

Buyer, Sales Associate

Clementine
01.2012 - 10.2016
  • Maintained buying duties while keeping records related to sales, returns, & inventory availability
  • Trained new hires in company processes, product knowledge, and service/selling techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA ⇼
2014

Skills

  • Buyer
  • Sales Manager
  • Sales Implementation Specialist
  • Sales Forecasting & Tracking
  • Lead Creative Designer
  • Design Optimization
  • Sales Forecasting & Tracking
  • Brand Positioning

Timeline

Buyer, Designer

Casa Shop
03.2016 - Current

Founder/Designer

Surface Handmade
01.2013 - 12.2019

Buyer, Sales Associate

Clementine
01.2012 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion

Virginia Commonwealth University

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