Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Shop Buyer
The National Museum Of Wildlife Art
04.2023 - Current
Monitored performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities.
Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
Gained insight and developed strong understanding of customer base.
Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Developed customer-driven assortments that supported departmental goals and key item focus.
Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
Sr. Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
05.2022 - 04.2023
Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
Apparel Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
10.2018 - 05.2022
Selected products to maximize return of advertising expenses.
Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
Assistant Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
08.2014 - 10.2018
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Snowboard & Ski Instructor/ Mountain Bike Coach
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
12.2004 - 04.2014
Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Salt Lake City, UT
1999
Skills
Trends Monitoring
Markdown Rate Recommendations
Wholesale Merchandise Buying
Critical Thinking
New Merchandise Presentation
Retail Merchandise Buying
Ordering and Purchasing
Attention to Detail
Merchandise Selection
Shop Management
Museum Relationships
Affiliations
Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited12/2022-Current
Secretary of the Board
Timeline
Museum Shop Buyer
The National Museum Of Wildlife Art
04.2023 - Current
Sr. Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
05.2022 - 04.2023
Apparel Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
10.2018 - 05.2022
Assistant Buyer
JD High Country Outfitters
08.2014 - 10.2018
Snowboard & Ski Instructor/ Mountain Bike Coach
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
12.2004 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, US
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