Jamie Berger
Mequon,WI
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Space Owner and Specialist
The Box
Milwaukee, WI
11.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Fashion Buyer
E Street Denim
Mequon, WI
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Analyzed market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing merchandise assortments to identify areas of improvement or discontinuation.
- Attended trade shows, fashion shows, industry events, and retail store visits to stay abreast of current trends.
- Established relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Identified customer needs and offered fashion advice to help them find the perfect outfit.
- Organized store merchandise by size, color, style, or price according to company standards.
- Assisted with visual merchandising tasks such as arranging window displays and mannequin styling.
- Collaborated with colleagues on promotional activities such as special events or seasonal campaigns.
Fashion Buyer/Sales Associate
Fayes
Mequon, WI
01.1999 - 02.2010
- Analyzed market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities.
- Attended trade shows, fashion shows, industry events, and retail store visits to stay abreast of current trends.
- Evaluated vendor performance based on quality standards, cost effectiveness, service level agreements, and delivery timelines.
- Forecasted future sales volume by analyzing historical sales data, customer feedbacks and market research reports.
- Developed product purchasing and sales strategies according to company budgets.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Fashion Sales Associate
B.U.M. Equipment
New York, NY
11.1992 - 11.1998
- Developed strategies to maximize sales within assigned territory.
- Researched industry trends to stay abreast of market changes.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service quality.
- Prepared weekly reports outlining sales activity and progress towards goals.
- Managed the distribution process from ordering through delivery to customers.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-1992
Skills
- Business Development
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Business Planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Management
- Sales Planning
- Originality and Creativity
- Marketing Knowledge
- Promotional Planning
- Event Coordination
- Product Expertise
Timeline
Event Space Owner and Specialist
The Box
11.2013 - Current
Fashion Buyer
E Street Denim
02.2011 - 11.2013
Fashion Buyer/Sales Associate
Fayes
01.1999 - 02.2010
Fashion Sales Associate
B.U.M. Equipment
11.1992 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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