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Shelley Vitarisi

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Returning to the professional workforce after a successful 'CEO run' of our household, raising three children while following my husband's career. We recently relocated back to our hometown, Bakersfield, CA where all of our family reside. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Melmira Athletic Wear

Sr. Sales Associate
01.2004 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained knowledge of current sales and product lines for professional high end personal fitting business.
  • Met with customers one on one to discuss and ascertain needs while building trust and driving sales.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, fittings, product lines, and organizing strategies.
  • Optimized inventory management to ensure timely availability of products for customers, reducing stockouts and lost sales opportunities.
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.

Bolthouse Farms Inc.

Regional Sales Associate
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Implemented marketing strategies for Bolthouse's brand-new juice line direct to stores, increasing product and customer exposure while driving revenue.
  • Negotiated favorable promotional pricing structures with vendors to increase profit margins while growing shelf space.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking with distributers, and prospective database leads.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals by hiring employees to sample juices and promote juices in stores.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Assistant Manager
10.2001 - 12.2002

Job overview

  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions on supply and demand to drive business improvements.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to internal and external customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of vehicles transferring in and out of location.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Catherine's Apparel

Corporate Textile Buyer
12.2000 - 10.2001

Job overview

  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products/services at competitive prices.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective collaboration on projects and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize purchasing decisions based on historical trends and market fluctuations.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.

Safeway

Corporate Produce Buyer
05.1998 - 05.1999

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day purchasing operations by successfully sourcing and securing goods and services such as raw materials and production components.
  • Identified emerging consumer trends and adjusted purchasing decisions accordingly for increased profitability..
  • Visited suppliers regularly to stay updated on quality, innovations in agricultural practices, packaging materials, and supply chains.
  • Managed budgets efficiently while striving for continuous improvements in overall procurement costs without compromising product quality or customer experience.

Starbucks

Store Manager
10.1994 - 05.1998

Job overview

  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Bachelor of Science from Agribusiness

University Overview

  • Internships with Driscoll's, Foster Farms & Safeway

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Skills

Hobbies & Interests:

Avid tennis/pickleball player, dog lover, children's sports and school activities

Timeline

Sr. Sales Associate

Melmira Athletic Wear
01.2004 - 08.2007

Regional Sales Associate

Bolthouse Farms Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.2001 - 12.2002

Corporate Textile Buyer

Catherine's Apparel
12.2000 - 10.2001

Corporate Produce Buyer

Safeway
05.1998 - 05.1999

Store Manager

Starbucks
10.1994 - 05.1998

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science from Agribusiness

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