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Lindsay McGee

Store Manager And Head Buyer
Long Beach,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head Buyer

SEED Peoples Market
9 2021 - Current
  • Head Buyer for all store categories (including outdoor gear, lifestyle apparel, accessories, jewelry, stationery, and vintage).
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Prepared and analyzed sales and inventory reports to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated terms and costs to maintain profit margins.
  • Worked with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Worked with inventory and receiving team to accurately and efficiently process incoming shipments.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, and promotional strategies.

Women's Lifestyle and Homeware Buyer

SEED Peoples Market
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Purchasing within the categories of women's apparel and accessories and home goods (furniture, kitchenware, decor and vintage)

Product Manager

The GLOBAL Trunk
03.2015 - 01.2020
  • Worked with fair trade cooperatives in Guatemala and Mexico to develop handcrafted accessories, home and children's goods with consideration to current trends.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities to evaluate economic viability.
  • Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Created and maintained retail e-commerce and point of sale platform.
  • Directed and staged photography for e-commerce and marketing materials.
  • Merchandised retail space and trade show exhibits.

Gallery Associate

FP Contemporary
08.2014 - 03.2017
  • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
  • Wrote and reviewed press releases.
  • Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
  • Build, maintain, and utilize artwork inventory, assisting owners with processing and cataloging for exhibitions and online marketplaces.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing And Painting

Cal State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2007 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Collaborative / Team Player
  • Organizational Skills
  • Purchasing Strategy
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Interests

Sewing & Knitting

Visual Arts

Camping & Hiking

Timeline

Women's Lifestyle and Homeware Buyer

SEED Peoples Market
02.2020 - 09.2021

Product Manager

The GLOBAL Trunk
03.2015 - 01.2020

Gallery Associate

FP Contemporary
08.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing And Painting

Cal State University-Long Beach
08.2007 - 05.2013

Head Buyer

SEED Peoples Market
9 2021 - Current

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