Jessica Simmons
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. I have years of experience in this industry and have worked with every name in the business. I am motivated by watching companies I work with and build on being successful.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Harlow Mule
11.2018 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
Buyer/Growth Manager
SpearmintLOVE
Scottsdale, Arizona
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Created and executed social media strategies to increase customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with marketing team members to develop ideas for campaigns.
- Managed email lists using a CRM system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ08-2010
Associate of Arts -
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Design background
- Project management expertise
- Marketing leadership
- Design understanding
- Brand Messaging
- Project Management
- Cost Control
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Forecasting
- Vendor coordination
- Negotiation
- Business understanding
- Market Research
- Brand Promotion
- Content Creation
Timeline
Owner
Harlow Mule
11.2018 - 06.2024
Buyer/Growth Manager
SpearmintLOVE
03.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Associate of Arts -
Academy of Art University