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Kelly Barankin

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Experience in purchasing, vendor relationship management, and inventory control. Strengths include strong analytical skills for effective merchandise planning, negotiation abilities to secure cost-effective deals, and keen attention to market trends.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Coordinator

Garden First, LLC
Portland, OR
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of statewide sales representatives to optimize efficiency.
  • Led sales planning and account management, driving growth of existing and new accounts.
  • Supported entire sales process from initial contact through post-sale follow-up.
  • Prepared weekly reports on sales performance and production projects across multiple locations.
  • Created detailed invoices and generated compliant transfer manifests using METRC, ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Developed production plans for preroll manufacturing, optimizing product mix based on trends.
  • Forecasted demand for specific strains using sales data to enable proactive inventory management.
  • Analyzed inventory data in Excel, providing accurate reports to enhance decision-making.

Purchasing Manager

Chalice Farms
Portland, OR
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw procurement operations, expanding from seven to 18 retail locations.
  • Developed relationships with over 50 vendors to enhance marketing collaboration.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance for products while managing pricing and logistics.
  • Managed inventory for in-house and third-party products to optimize stock levels.
  • Streamlined procurement workflows to increase efficiency and implement cost control measures.
  • Supervised production teams to guarantee timely inventory distribution to stores.
  • Conducted market research to establish competitive pricing and negotiated vendor contracts.
  • Identified dead inventory and implemented creative solutions for effective liquidation.
  • Developed innovative processes and authored SOPs for effective implementation.

Retail Operations & Merchandising Coordinator

Powerplant Motorcycles
Los Angeles, CA
03.2014 - 05.2019
  • Consulted with owner on trend analysis, buying decisions, and product development to shape retail vision.
  • Organized brand events and in-store parties to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
  • Produced digital content for social media and website, boosting brand presence and customer interaction.
  • Assisted in integrating online store with existing website, facilitating e-commerce launch.
  • Prepared retail space for opening by sourcing vintage apparel and designing branded merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory audits and managed logistics for vendor pickups and special orders.
  • Coordinated parts deliveries and vendor relations to support custom motorcycle garage operations.

Production Manager

Two Arrows Brand
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Managed end-to-end production for Fall, Spring, Resort, and Holiday collections, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.
  • Coordinated with local cutters, sewers, and pattern makers in DTLA to fulfill production orders.
  • Oversaw photo shoots, lookbooks, line sheets, and showroom communications to boost brand visibility.
  • Handled all shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control processes.

Production Manager

Revolve Textiles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Managed production for all fabric orders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Communicated daily with international mills, securing new prints and approvals.
  • Assisted designers in meetings with print studios and fabric clients to align on requirements.
  • Sourced new textile vendors in China, Japan, and Turkey, negotiating competitive costs and discounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Italian

Indiana University
IN
05-2012

Skills

  • Purchasing and vendor negotiations
  • Account management
  • Production supervision
  • Inventory control
  • Product development
  • Sales coordination

Technical Skills

  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel)
  • Invoicing, Accounts Receivable (QuickBooks, Acumatica)
  • ERP Integration with Inventory Management & E-Commerce Systems
  • E-Commerce Systems (Shopify, Square, Leaflink, Flowhub)
  • Customer Relations Management (Springbig)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Coordinator

Garden First, LLC
09.2022 - Current

Purchasing Manager

Chalice Farms
06.2019 - 08.2022

Production Manager

Two Arrows Brand
01.2015 - 11.2016

Production Manager

Revolve Textiles
01.2015 - 11.2016

Retail Operations & Merchandising Coordinator

Powerplant Motorcycles
03.2014 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English, Italian

Indiana University

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