Laura Leigh Hilton
Dallas,TX
Summary
Inventory Manager and Assistant Buyer offering over 9 years of experience in the retail industry and wholesale industry. Highly motivated and passionate in continuing to grow and learn in this industry. Accomplished and mastered several roles and departments in the retail and wholesale industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer and Inventory Manager
Y & I Clothing Boutique
Dallas, United States
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee all damages of stores three locations.
- Assistant buyer of the home department of all three locations.
- Place and receive orders for Dallas and Plano location.
- Input information into on-order.
OPERATIONS MANAGER + ASSISTANT BUYER
CAFFEINATED BEAUTY BAR
DALLAS, TX
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and executed Caffeinated's overall Brand.
- Managed 3 social media accounts (Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook).
- Head content creator.
- Spearheaded media campaigns.
- Managed internship program for cross functional divisions.
- Attended market (Dallas & Vegas) and assisted with buying.
- Executed Visual Merchandising of Caffeinated.
- Assisted with Influencer Relations.
- Developed Caffeinated's Ambassador program.
- Assisted heavily in maintaining Caffeinated's E-Commerce storefront.
- Knowledge in Shopify.
- Managed the backend of Shopify i.e adding in inventory and strategizing pricing for inventory.
Store Manager
HIGHLAND PARK
HATTIESBURG, MS
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed store which included sales floor, staff, scheduling, social media, visual merchandising, and all store operations.
- Managed social media page.
- Maintained relationships with customers that helped drive sales that led to increasing our client book.
- Maintained or hit over monthly sales goals, increasing monthly sales by 50%.
- Managed Influencer Relations i.e coordinating try on hauls and giveaways.
Retail Sales
Retail Employers
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
01.2010 - 04.2020
- Assisted on sales floor and coordinated responsibilities from the store manager.
- Conceptualized and executed visuals of the store front and merchandise.
- Assisted in promoting the business on social media platforms.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance the efficiency of daily activities.
Assistant Manager + Buyer
Mendenhall G&G
Mendenhall, United States
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisted with buying and attended Atlanta Market.
- Over saw visuals on the floor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2020
MS — Associates - Arts
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2018
Skills
- Excel
- Vendor Relations
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Wholesale Merchandise Buying
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Assistant Buyer and Inventory Manager
Y & I Clothing Boutique
06.2022 - Current
OPERATIONS MANAGER + ASSISTANT BUYER
CAFFEINATED BEAUTY BAR
04.2021 - 01.2022
Store Manager
HIGHLAND PARK
05.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Sales
Retail Employers
01.2010 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager + Buyer
Mendenhall G&G
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
University of Southern Mississippi
MS — Associates - Arts
Jones County Junior College