Kelly Taylor
Findlay,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team with daily tasks and experience a new profession with the opportunity to grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Wine Buyer
Wine Merchant
Findlay, OH
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Assisted customers in their purchases.
- Took inventory and cataloged all new wines and food items.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
General Manager
Vivir Modern Mexican
Findlay, OH
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Hired all employees and assisted in training processes.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
Retail Buyer
The Dressing Room Boutique
Findlay, OH
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Oversaw budget and purchasing needs for company.
- Traveled to store locations to review product mix, obtain feedback and share information.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Benton High School
Findlay Ohio05.2009
Skills
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent work ethic
- Active Listening
- Responsible
- Good listening skills
- Fast Learner
- Organized
- Excellent Multi-Tasker
Timeline
Retail Wine Buyer
Wine Merchant
08.2021 - 03.2022
General Manager
Vivir Modern Mexican
06.2020 - 02.2021
Retail Buyer
The Dressing Room Boutique
08.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Liberty Benton High School
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