Nicolette Giannantonio
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Buyer
Weavers Way Cooperative
04.2016 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of store and training of new staff
- Established and improved relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Manage over 200 vendor lines for Wellness Store
- Implemented strategies to lower inventory on hand
- Visited other stores in order to see industry trends played out as well as merchandising ideas.
- Mapped out and executed large store resets to allow business to be better navigable and drive sales.
- Collaborated with other Weavers Way locations, Point of Sales team and vendors to execute pricing and promotional concepts.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Created an inclusive and trusting environment forming close bonds to a multitude of clientele while providing in-depth information on supplements
Cafe and Floor Associate
Big Bear Natural Foods
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided excellent customer service
- Received, unloaded and check invoices for accuracy
- Stocked, labeled and merchandised for store
Cafe Manager
Essene Natural Foods
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Lead team of 5 staff members and provided training to them to assist with their development.
- Assigned daily tasks for cafe staff to conclude an efficient work environment.
- Filled in for absent employees, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
Education
Certificate - Herbal Apprenticeship
Susquahanna Sustainable Enterprises
Lancaster PA07.2022
Certificate - Herbalism
Evolutionary School of Herbal Medicine
Online02.2021
Skills
- Excel and Microsoft efficiency
- Vendor negotiations
- Vendor vetting
- Work efficiently and follow through with project plans
- Detail Oriented
- Excel at working both independently and in team setting
- Ability to listen to customers compassionately and assist with herbal supplementation
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns
Timeline
Wellness Buyer
Weavers Way Cooperative
04.2016 - Current
Cafe and Floor Associate
Big Bear Natural Foods
07.2015 - 04.2016
Cafe Manager
Essene Natural Foods
06.2013 - 05.2015
Certificate - Herbal Apprenticeship
Susquahanna Sustainable Enterprises
Certificate - Herbalism
Evolutionary School of Herbal Medicine