Breyona Smith
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Passionate Shift Supervisor talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends. Looking to use smart mind and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer, Shift Supervisor
Clothes Mentor
Aurora, IL
12.2018 - Current
- Experienced in researching, evaluating, and buying clothes and accessories in accordance with the mission of a brand. Offering strong decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and other creative professionals.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and prices to maintain profit margins.
- Delivered successful training to more than 5 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Documented daily production and materials usage in Exel to track data.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Wholesale Sales Representative
Koastal Konnection Showroom
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Maximized business potential by providing excellent customer service and ensuring [Number]% client retention.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Developed methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets and promote business.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Targeted prospective clients by reviewing business directories, building database of leads and attending networking events.
Visual Merchandiser
Fox Valley Mall
Aurora, IL
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Completed tasks within given time frame.
- Created aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05.2020
Skills
- Marketing Forecasts
- Merchandising operations
- Communication and Collaboration
- Purchasing procedures
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Client Needs Assessment
- Store Merchandising
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Skills
Timeline
Wholesale Sales Representative
Koastal Konnection Showroom
10.2021 - 10.2021
Buyer, Shift Supervisor
Clothes Mentor
12.2018 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Fox Valley Mall
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
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