Madelyn Kibbee
Des Moines
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Hy-Vee Corporate
West Des Moines, IA
09.2025 - Current
- Purchasing Assistant for the Category Manager overseeing Grocery and Pet departments within Hy-Vee.
- Managed meeting organization and acted as first point of contact for stores and vendors, ensuring effective information flow.
- Managed purchase orders and vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate product specifications.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
- Assisted in the development of procurement policies, enhancing compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Performed data entry tasks to support efficient record-keeping and information retrieval.
Assistant Manager (Visual Manager)
Madewell
West Des Moines, IA
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Engaged customers directly in one-on-one selling environments to drive product understanding and increase sales.
- Maintained #1 position in sales performance over a 14-month period to drive revenue growth.
- Facilitated coaching and training sessions for a team of 10 associates to foster skill development.
- Created detailed store maps every two weeks to support visual set planning and execution.
- Partnered with corporate Visual Partners on a biweekly basis to ensure company standard is up to date for each visual set.
- Created and executed visually appealing window displays, ensuring alignment with brand standards and marketing objectives.
- Developed and executed store events in partnership with local makers to enhance community relations in Des Moines metro area.
- Lead a clean and organized stockroom and shipment process.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Analyzed weekly product reporting to maximize product sales and executed merchandising decisions based upon reporting.
- Traveled to other stores to give support in visual standards.
Assistant Manager(Visual Manager)
Under Armour
Altoona, IA
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with store manager to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support daily sales goals and enhance overall store performance.
- Oversaw a team of 35 associates, ensuring adherence to customer service expectations through effective coaching.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Managed design and coordination of visual sets, maintaining adherence to established company standards.
- Coordinated with freight lead to ensure seamless execution of shipment processes.
- Analyzed store operations to identify process improvements, increasing efficiency in inventory management.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers, increasing foot traffic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2023
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Des Moines Area Community College
Newton, IA05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Operational
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Sales & Selling
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Product Analysis & Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Office efficiency
- Power BI
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Data entry
- Workload management
- Schedule and calendar management
- Planograms/Store Mapping
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Hy-Vee Corporate
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager (Visual Manager)
Madewell
11.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager(Visual Manager)
Under Armour
08.2022 - 11.2024
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Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Iowa State University