Kylee Croskey
Columbia,SC
Summary
Assistant Buyer, Accounts Payable, Sales and Business Operations Specialist Experienced Department Head with a strong retail and wholesale background. Promoted growth and team performance with skilled leadership of day-to-day operations and special projects. Demonstrated forward-thinking and was highly responsive to emerging trends affecting department operations and goals. Strived to motivate and improve department operations and revitalize team morale with a hands-on management approach. Focused on continuous optimization and ambitious in pursuing opportunities to more efficiently handle demands.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Granger Owings
08.2021 - Current
- Created new customer relationships, generated brand and product knowledge, and delivered consistent high-quality service to maintain customer loyalty
- Compiled and analyzed daily inventory reports to identify business trends and provide strategic recommendations
- Exceeded sales objectives and responded quickly to customer concerns, and requests, and communicated within target timeframes
- Collaborated with marketing development to create promotional materials for products and services
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding daily tasks and priorities, and addressed customer's issues promptly and professionally.
- Sold on average of $50,000 per month over a span of multiple years
Assistant Retail and Wholesale Buyer
Granger Owings
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in January 2023, July 2023, and January 2024 Milano Unica fabric show in Milan, Italy, and September 2023 Mod’tissimo fabric show in Porto, Portugal working on wholesale production for the company; procuring fabric for shirts, suitings, dresses, and accessories for upcoming seasons
- Maintained daily communication with domestic and international vendors, ensuring seamless operations
- Served as men’s and women’s clothing buyer, assuming a pivotal role in procurement of next season’s apparel, demonstrating keen insights into market trends and customer preferences
- Spearheaded forecasting and presentation of “Open To Buy” elements each quarter to devise strategies aimed at maximizing sales volume, optimizing profit margins, and developing the company brand
- Traveled to NYC, Raleigh, New Orleans, Milan, and Lake Como to attend various vendors' showrooms to purchase both men's and women’s apparel procurement
- Collaborated with Granger Owings’ head of wholesale production in Portugal and Italy to negotiate prices and payment terms, determine textile availability, and optimize transportation means.
Education
Bachelors of Arts, B.A.J.M.C -
Journalism/Mass Communications
Columbia, SC05.2023
Timeline
Sales Representative
Granger Owings
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Retail and Wholesale Buyer
Granger Owings
08.2021 - Current
Bachelors of Arts, B.A.J.M.C -
Journalism/Mass Communications
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