Judy Block
Lutz,FL
Summary
Accomplished Buyer with a proven track record at HSN, proficient in strategic planning and strong negotiation. Expert in driving product development and sourcing, achieving significant cost efficiencies. Demonstrates a strong financial acumen by successfully managing margins and inventory through measured analytics.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer- Home Decor
HSN
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2013 - Current
- Tenured experience in home decor categories, such as bed and bath, mattresses, home decor, furniture, and storage and organization. Other categories include: Kitchen Electrics, Kitchen Gadgets, and Food.
- Building brand strategies that align with consumer demands and unique brand identities.
- Successfully developed two multi-million-dollar proprietary textile brands from conception.
- Utilize data analysis techniques, such as trend forecasting, to make informed decisions regarding future product launches.
- Collaborated with multiple celebrity designers to develop exclusive home brands, contributing to the creation of high-quality, market-leading products.
- Exhibit highly effective communication skills, both written and oral, to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision-making, training, and team leadership abilities.
General Manager of Operations
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Tampa, FL
09.1999 - 09.2013
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading the implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed scheduling, training, and inventory control.
- Implemented policies, standard operating procedures, and managed quality, customer service, and logistics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained crew members on the application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement, and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting, and payroll activities.
- Collaborated with the board of directors to determine the mission and values, and plan for short- and long-term goals.
Skills
- Strong negotiation
- Product development
- Purchasing strategy
- Strategic planning
- Demand forecasting
- Team leadership
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Buyer- Home Decor
HSN
09.2013 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Romano's Macaroni Grill
09.1999 - 09.2013
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