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skilled professional eager to contribute management expertise as well as strong communication skills toward actively supporting an organization in maximizing performance.

 

profile

 

• respected professional offering over 22 years of solid and progressive management experience, including expertise within program management, finished goods buying and catalog operation capacities.
• in depth background in merchandise operations, including product selection, purchasing stock, maintaining optimum inventory levels, and negotiating drop-ship agreements with suppliers.
• proven excellence in all catalog production procedures, from editing to layout and copywriting responsibilities.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• technically proficient in microsoft office suite, lotus notes, and adobe acrobat.

 

professional experience

lawson products                                                                                                                                    2002-present

merchandise manager, 2007-present

• actively facilitate productive loyalty marketing relationships between company and third-party fulfillment center toward the development of innovative new merchandising programs and venues.
• sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of merchandising operations, from upgrading website, program launches and sales rep product training to approving program purchase requirements and reviewing all agent transactions.
• drive the development and implemented of a detailed action plan for the disposition of over $600k in obsolete excess inventory in under 5 months.
• effectively reduce overall spending on merchandising programs by $1m in 2009 through sku rationalization.

research analyst, 2006-2007

• proficiently researched a wide range of industrial product and vendor options, to ensure optimum quality, cost effectiveness, and delivery of all products.       

merchandising buyer, 2002-2006                                 

• strategically handled a broad range of buying operations, including imprinted novelties, apparel, house wares, power tools, hardware, home/portable electronics, sporting goods, toys, and games.
• successfully steered sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue; grew programs sales 5-20%.

 

music direct                                                                                                                                               1996-2002

catalog editor, 2000-2002

• effectively supervised a broad range of operations, from product selection, copywriting and editing to coordinating co-op advertising and overseeing content/layout; with annual sales of over $150k.

buyer, 1998-2000

• cost-effectively managed purchasing and facilitated productive vendor relationships to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability; average monthly volume purchased $13,000.

 

second hand tunes                                                                                                                                     1987-1996

manager

• oversaw all business operations for record and cd store grossing over $250,000 annually, effectively increasing overall sales by 80% in six years.

 

professional education

 

bachelor of science in operations management northern illinois university

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a [insert job title] capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in program management, finished goods buying and catalog operations. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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