James Verni Jr.
Mystic,CT
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation across many different business models while increasing profits, reducing costs and set customer service standards. Experienced in all levels of project management from sourcing, executing POs, pricing, shipping, tag art/layout, and custom product creation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/General Manager
Mistique Boutique LLC
12.2002 - 07.2023
- Managed all daily business operations including customer service, sales and merchandising.
- Trained and motivated managers and employees to perform daily business functions.
- Sourced, negotiated, and monitored all vendors
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Sales Associate
Sid Wainer & Son
05.1995 - 08.2000
- Maintain current relations with chefs and buyers while supplying weekly pricing updates, special seasonal offerings and new products.
- Monitored and analyzed sales data to create higher sku counts while maintaining margins
- Strategic planning of opening new territories with shipping and senior management.
- Maintaining the high level of customer service, over seeing products being backed for shipping and shipped on time.
Education
Business Managment
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MAAssociate of Science - Business Administration
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MASkills
- Team Oversight
- Financial Management
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Owner/General Manager
Mistique Boutique LLC
12.2002 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Sid Wainer & Son
05.1995 - 08.2000
Business Managment
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bristol Community College