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Project manager / Purchasing agent
TechShop Inc
San Jose, United States
Sep 2013 - Nov 2017 (4 years 2 months)
Negotiated vendor contracts and reduced rates for bulk purchasing
Created and implemented multiple site ordering system
o Reduced overall purchasing expenses by 15% post implementation
Created and implemented training documents for all bay area locations
Set up a new POS system and updated SKU’s to establish a consistent retail system
Implemented inventory control system to reduce loss and manage waste
Designed retail fixtures and signage to drive business
o Increased overall retail sales, an average of 20% in all locations
Directly trained location management team to ensure use and accountability
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Retail Associate
Victoria Secret's
San Jose, CA
2006 - 2012 (6 years)
* Provided customer support and assistance * Advised customers on purchases based on knowledge of inventory, current trends as well as customer preferences * Responsible for merchandising, location display implementation * Responsible for floor-sets and seasonal store marketing changes to match with provided corporate documentation * Seasonal key-holder, including managerial tasks
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Design Intern
Finelite
Union City, CA
May 2006 - Jun 2006 (1 month)
* Lead efforts in generating concepts through sketching * Designed and fabricated mockups to further develop forms and shapes for a new product * Built fully functional prototypes by hand in the shop * Completed Solid Works CAD models to be professionally prototyped to further validate the fit and function