Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES
Timeline
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Kara Gomez

Kara Gomez

Morrisville,VT

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer Manager

Johnson Hardware & Rental
Morrisville
11.2022 - 06.2026
  • Managed vendor relationships to optimize product sourcing and reduce costs
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Implemented inventory control systems to enhance stock accuracy and minimize waste.
  • Analyzed market trends and industry data to inform strategic buying decisions, leading to more effective inventory management.
  • Trained and mentored junior buyers on best practices in procurement and negotiation.
  • Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.

Buyer / Merchandising Coordinator

3 Mountain Outfitters
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Develop and implement buying budget plan
  • Attend shows and exhibits of new products/promotional ideas
  • Receive and price incoming shipment of goods
  • Order merchandise to replenish inventory

Assistant Manager

3 Mountain Outfitters
Jeffersonville, VT
05.2015 - 12.2019
  • Assist in the hiring/scheduling and evaluation of staff
  • Manage customer relations by fitting product to customer request and needs
  • Order merchandise to replenish inventory
  • Execute merchandise floor and sales promotions weekly, moving merchandise accordingly
  • Train on opening and closing procedures

Retail Salesclerk

3 Mountain Outfitters
10.2013 - 05.2015
  • Greet customers and assist with merchandise selection
  • Explain benefits and features of various types of clothing, hard goods with upsells as appropriate
  • Tag prices for merchandise
  • Clean shelves, counters and restock floor, as needed
  • Remove and record amount of cash in register

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

Champlain College
Burlington, VT
07.2008

Skills

Exquisite knowledge of customer needs/wants and perfecting location of product

Leadership/Team-building skills

Critical decision-making

Efficient use of Buying platforms (Nuorder, elastic, B2B)

Interests

Fly Fishing, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Kayaking

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Creative Energy and Enthusiasm
  • Multi-task Oriented
  • Attention-to-detail
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Buyer Manager

Johnson Hardware & Rental
11.2022 - 06.2026

Buyer / Merchandising Coordinator

3 Mountain Outfitters
12.2019 - 11.2022

Assistant Manager

3 Mountain Outfitters
05.2015 - 12.2019

Retail Salesclerk

3 Mountain Outfitters
10.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

Champlain College
Kara Gomez