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Owner/Operator
Clintonville, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
* Developed and licensed The Marketspace business plan through the state of Ohio. * The Marketspace is an artist Co-Op store with the goal of marketing local Ohio Artists. The Marketspace gives these talented artists another outlet in a brick and mortar retail store. * Sought out specific Ohio artists through Etsy.com and trade/craft shows. * Created this concept to support the arts movement in Columbus, Ohio while simultaneously having a space to recycle and rehabilitate antique and vintage furniture. * Managed vendors and created a space to inspire, grow and increase platforms for all types of entrepreneurs with unique handcrafted products using social media outlet tools. * Wrote and Completed The Marketspace LLC. Business Plan, Vendor (Artist) contracts, Vendor Contacts, Book Keeping, Invoices, Inventory and Sales Lists within Excel.
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Server
Hella's Restaurant
Columbus, United States
Jan 2010 - Oct 2014 (4 years 9 months)
Server * Qualified to work in a fast paced environment * Entrusted to complete all server responsibilities * Efficiently managed inventory lists for supplies needed at the end of each day * Established rapport with my customers for the past two years: go above and beyond for each guest * Worked full time to pay tuition and living expenses while in school full time.
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Sales Administrator/Account Manager Intern
Ruddy Marketing Group Inc.
Dublin, United States
May 2013 - May 2014 (1 year)
Responsible for the scheduling and procuring of products to meet the account and company requirements.
• Negotiating binding contracts between suppliers and buyers.
• Keeping purchase records up to date and reacting to any changes in customer demand.
• Obtaining quotes from prospective suppliers and selecting a range of products to sell in retail outlets.
• Making recommendations to buyers based on previous season’s sales and quantities.
• Traveling and visiting with suppliers to confirm their reputation and ability to supply on a consistent basis.
• Contacting suppliers about product shortcomings or material changes per order.
• Providing administrative support for the company president and office.
• Inquiring after goods and costing quotations for new products.
• Identifying market trends and communicating changes in the marketplace to vendors and buyers.
• Developing and maintaining excellent vendor and buyer relationships.
• Monitoring lead and shipping times to make sure goods arrive and suppliers are paid on time.
• Resolving purchase orders and invoice discrepancies between vendors and account buyers.
• Evaluating vendor performance and qualifying new vendors.
• Placing orders with approved suppliers and correcting orders when needed.
• Assisting in product development: season color forecasting, labeling, brand development.
• Investigating and adjusting orders to supplier’s capacity to supply products on time.
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Sales Associate
Ann Taylor Loft
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year)
* Enthusiastic consultant for clients provided trend/style forecasting for outfits/products to suit client expectation and budget. Each client's exclusive contact for questions or guidance. * Managed Send Sales, logistics and billing paperwork with each transfer item. Handled packaging and shipping for all out-bound product requests from my store. * Resolved concerns dealing with surrounding stores and clients * Processed and styled all new merchandise * Participated in monthly store floor setup and marketing installs * Assembled window displays, Planograms, and POG signage for store turnover periods. Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Photoshop able to learn new computer software efficiently. Skilled in sewing, pattern/garment design, customer service, team leadership, hospitality, administrative assistance, account and vendor management.