KIRSTEN POPE
Costco Wholesale Corp
Seattle,WA
27
years of professional experience
Dear Jordan Davies,
As an accomplished professional with 26+ years of Costco Wholesale experience, I feel I'd be an excellent candidate for the future Assistant Buyer position in Non-Foods 8.
Work History
Assistant Buyer
2 Years 9 Months- Analyzed market conditions to identify viable new product opportunities for procurement.
- Represented Costco at trade shows and industry events, fostering new vendor partnerships and expanding product portfolio.
- Facilitated development of seasonal buying plans to optimize merchandise assortment.
- Analyzed market data and trends to support the creation of effective promotional strategies.
- Engaged in proactive communication with suppliers to build trust and support strategic business development initiatives.
- Became a founding member of The Leadership Circle, a program created specifically for Costco employees to improve their leadership skills in buying.
Divisional Team Supervisor
3 Years 1 Month- Developed and implemented measures that enhanced team productivity, performance, and quality while supporting career development for team members.
- Documented coaching and development sessions, corrective actions and performance improvement plans to help staff meet key performance indicators.
- Documented coaching sessions and performance improvement plans to guide staff in achieving key performance indicators.
- Espoused results-oriented management strategies throughout the leadership structure to enhance focus on primary objectives.
Divisional Team Specialist
11 Months- Executed the migration of data from proprietary legacy systems to modern platforms.
- Daily interfacing with sales and online teams regarding content management
- Developed and managed team communications and information tools to enhance collaboration and information sharing.
- Standardizing job tasks and training two or more junior team members on industry best practices and
standards - Coordinated data migration activities for ongoing projects, aligning progress with prescribed timelines and execution milestones.
Account Manager
6 Years 2 Months- Managed four high volume home installation accounts
- Increased vendor performance by increasing sales, identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Developed new policies and procedures to homogenize department protocol
- Established on-boarding standards and best practices for vendors
- Increased service quality through interfacing with clients, manufacturers and vendors
Vault Clerk
8 Years- Managed financial data for company accounting database to be verified and reconciled
- Education
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record-keeping purposes
- Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers, vendors, and warehouse management
- Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments
Cashier
1 Year 9 Months- Routinely answered 50+ customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing
- Performed physical inventory counts bi-annually
- Provided elevated member service experience daily
Vault Clerk
2 Years 5 Months- Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record-keeping purposes
- Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from members and vendors
- Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments
Service Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Consistently provided friendly customer service and heartfelt hospitality
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Prepared a variety of foods according to members' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
Education
Certificate Program: Project Management - Project Management
Skills
Vendor management
Sales analysis
Merchandise Trend Analysis
Vendor Performance Assessment
Market research
Analytical mindset
Problem-solving
Team Development Strategies
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Divisional Team Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2020 - 10.2023Read More
Divisional Team Specialist
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Account Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
08.2013 - 10.2019Read More
Vault Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
08.2005 - 08.2013Read More
Cashier
Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2003 - 08.2005Read More
Vault Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2001 - 11.2003Read More
Service Assistant
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.1999 - 06.2001Read More
Shoreline Community College
Certificate Program: Project Management from Project Management
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