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Tracy Babcock

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic retail leader driving store success through strategic leadership, team building, and operational excellence.

Experienced leader with a proven track record in developing and managing high-performing teams. Adept at driving revenue growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and optimizing operational processes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Merchandiser

Nordstrom
10.2014 - 06.2023
  • Led day-to-day operations, emphasizing team building, customer service, and performance management
  • Implemented strategies to improve sales, margin, and revenue, achieving notable year-over-year growth
  • Fostered a positive work environment, resulting in high employee satisfaction and team collaboration.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify underperforming products, devising targeted merchandising strategies to boost their performance.
  • Streamlined product assortment by evaluating sales performance, discontinuing slow-selling items, and introducing new offerings based on customer demand.
  • Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.

Buyer

Nordstrom
08.1998 - 10.2014
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  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize purchasing decisions based on historical trends and market fluctuations.
  • Organized cross-functional teams to review proposals from various suppliers, ensuring the most advantageous offers were selected.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications

Michigan State University

Skills

  • Team Leadership: Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor highly-productive teams
  • Customer Service: Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through effective team management
  • Communications: Strong verbal and written communication skills, fostering collaboration and positive stakeholder relationships
  • Performance Management: Track record of driving KPI improvements, goal attainment, and process optimization

Accomplishments

  • Managed the largest division within a key private label category, overseeing three departments and seven brands with $70M in revenue.
  • Successfully grew private label market share from 20% to 40%, achieving significant year-over-year improvements in sales, margin, and revenue.
  • Built and led highly-productive teams, mentoring team members to promotions and winning "Brand of the Year" awards for breakthrough new brands.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Tableau, Trello, and various BI and EDI systems.

Timeline

Product Merchandiser

Nordstrom
10.2014 - 06.2023

Buyer

Nordstrom
08.1998 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications

Michigan State University

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