Madeleine Funk
Summary
Detail-oriented Associate Buyer with dynamic relationship building and price negotiating skills. Highly trained professional with passion for overseeing merchandise procurement. Exceptional record keeping and time management talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer
Shop HQ
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for category growth, supporting long-term business objectives.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Developed strategies for inventory management, reducing excess stock and increasing turnover rates.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Investigated current trends and innovative techniques to create unique displays.
- Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Maintained strong knowledge of current fashion trends and consumer preferences, applying this insight to create visually appealing merchandise presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Vendor Relations
- Price Negotiations
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Planning
- Inventory Control
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Shop HQ
09.2021 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2013 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
St. Catherine University
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