Plainview, New York, United States
I am including this summary as an introduction to the wide scope of work I have done previously as a Buyer, Salesman, and Department Manager which most do not appear on my resume. It is the buying and selling positions that I have had prior that would serve me well as an asset to any company that employ's me. I have been a Buyer of Children’s Shoes, Basics and Accessories at Youngworld Stores in Brooklyn, NY, a Buyer of Children’s Shoes at Alexander’s Dept. Stores in NYC, and started my buying career as an Assistant Buyer of Ladies Shoes for Roaman’s/Lane Bryant Stores in NYC. I have assembled shoe departments in stores and worked with store personnel in selling techniques. I learned how to negotiate the best prices for my departments, merchandise a selling floor, and communicate with employees and customers. My professional selling career began as a Budget Men’s Clothing Manager for Bamberger’s Dept. Store in Livingston, NJ. I was also a road Salesman for Fruit of the Loom Underwear, trade territory in Buffalo-Rochester, NY. Being a self motivated person, working with co-workers or independently, and assisting customers, served me well in my selling endeavors. It is these additional jobs I have had which round out a full career which would help me do the daily tasks at hand in any future employment and in my current career as a Buyer/Seller of sports and entertainment memorabilia. .
Buy and sell sports, tv, radio, movies, rock 'n' roll, political and entertainment collectibles and memorabilia.
Helping customers have the most pleasurable experience when purchasing men's, women's and children's footwear and apparel on Amazon.com and Ebay. Making sure orders are shipped on a timely basis. Handling customer complaints and concerns; refunds, exchanges, cancellations, and tracking shipped orders to their final destination.
Directed and assisted office staff and senior management. Conducted studies and participated in negotiations of contracts with outside vendors for office equipment and maintainence. Served as Customer Service Representative in New York office regarding customer concerns and questions. Processed vendor invoices for monthly payment. Prepared weekly and monthly senior management expense reports. Coordinated receiving and distribution of samples from El Salvador to NY buying offices. Oversaw physical move from 35 W.36th Street to 1400 Broadway, New York, NY
Served as Administrative Assistant to Owner/President of Dana Undies. Supervised Customer Service Department dealing with customer concerns and questions. Directed office staff of 6 employees. Obtained bids and contracts from outside service companies. Responsible for packing and mailing daily customer orders to Blakely, Georgia factory for purpose of shipping. Supervised physical move from 112 W. 34th Street to 35 W.36th Street. Achieved 20 - 40 % department increase in Burlington Coat Factory 4 years. Analyzed statistical reports to pinpoint customer shortages and successes in key styles. Partnered with Buyers of retail stores to determine their needs and to maximize their sales potential.
Orchestrated ways to increase department sales and gross margin by purchasing products at lowest cost available for upwards of 30 stores. Initiated markdowns of slow selling inventory on a timely basis. Consulted with departments in setting up floor presentation and displays. Trained shoe department personnel in proper selling techniques to customers.