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Stephanie Kelley

Buyer/Retail Manager
Shoreline,WA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer offering over 10 years of experience in researching and purchasing highly-desirable products to meet consumer needs. Talented in building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for best value when making purchases. Expert in maintaining in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Buyer

Sole Perfection
Shoreline, WA
02.2014 - Current
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Documented purchasing information in POS Star to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Collaborated with owner and sales reps for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Assistant Manager

Wide Shoes Only
Edmonds, WA
01.2009 - 02.2014
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Education

Associate of Applied Arts And Sciences - Graphic Design

Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA
09.2016 - 06.2018

Skills

    Vendor sourcing

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Timeline

Associate of Applied Arts And Sciences - Graphic Design

Shoreline Community College
09.2016 - 06.2018

Manager/Buyer

Sole Perfection
02.2014 - Current

Assistant Manager

Wide Shoes Only
01.2009 - 02.2014

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