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Ryan Parks

Fairfax,VA

Summary

As an accomplished and seasoned professional, I bring an extensive background of success and leadership to contribute to [Target Company]. I strongly desire to help this company grow and develop a team capable of accomplishing our goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PURCHASING AGENT

BRIMROSE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Created purchase orders and maintained appropriate stock levels.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problem-solving.
  • Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
  • Maintained consistent communication with over 30 suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Developed and implemented key strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Worked with 5 departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
  • Searched for hard-to-find components and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Managed contract fulfillment and coordinated shipments to the end user.

MARKETING AND SALES ASSOCIATE

BRIMROSE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase inbound leads by 15%.
  • Provided exceptional services and scheduled onboarding calls with engineering staff to meet client goals.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that increased operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality output standards.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist
  • Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth within the industry.

RETAIL STORE MANAGER

PARSONS XTREME GOLF
10.2022 - Current
  • Maximize sales performance to achieve a 25% increase over budget objectives in 2023 while ensuring operational integrity and profitability.
  • Optimized inventory management with regular audits, forecasting demands reducing shrinkage by over 50%
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed all store procedures and maintenance.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions on; new products, and sales techniques ensuring team members were well-versed and equipped to effectively sell merchandise and meet customer needs.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Spearheaded community outreach to foster positive relationships within the local area and grow our customer base by 10% YoY.
  • Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing team.

WEB CONTENT SUPERVISOR/STORE CLERK

TITAN GAMES AND HOBBIES
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Increased sales by 10% using social media for product promotion.
  • Increased event attendance by 30% with strategic social media campaigns.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Led major initiatives within the department that drove innovation or addressed critical business challenges.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues.
  • Used expert knowledge of products to drive sales and help customers make the most informed decisions.

WEB CONTENT MANAGER

UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Transferred and updated website content to a modern platform.
  • Coordinated with developers and designers to confirm websites are user-friendly, visually appealing and optimized for SEO.
  • Managed multiple stories and maintained a consistent output quality while meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Increased impressions by over 50%
  • Analyzed website data to determine the effectiveness of different types of content in driving traffic and achieving business goals.
  • Backed up or modified applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication -

THIEL COLLEGE
01.2015

High School Diploma -

TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011

Skills

  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Inventory Control
  • Systems and software expertise
  • Staff training/development
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Contract Administration
  • KPI Tracking
  • Sales Leadership

Activities

  • President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Xi-Epsilon Chapter (12/2012 - 03/2014)
  • Resident Advisor, Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Fall Semester 2012)

Timeline

RETAIL STORE MANAGER

PARSONS XTREME GOLF
10.2022 - Current

PURCHASING AGENT

BRIMROSE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2021 - 10.2022

MARKETING AND SALES ASSOCIATE

BRIMROSE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2019 - 01.2021

WEB CONTENT SUPERVISOR/STORE CLERK

TITAN GAMES AND HOBBIES
03.2017 - 01.2019

WEB CONTENT MANAGER

UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY
01.2015 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication -

THIEL COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL

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