Background

A college graduate and experienced Assistant Buyer with 4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, purchasing, and project management. I am a strong communicator, problem solver, and team player that demonstrates consistent achievement of objectives, service delivery, and strong forecasting. I believe in the "work smarter, not harder" mentality and will create new ways of improving work processes and reports for myself and others. I'm a hardworking, detail-oriented, individual who is looking to advance my career both inside and outside my current field. When I’m not on the job, I love to play board games, swing dance (venturing into Lindy Hop), and indulging my foodie passion by trying new restaurants.

Job experience

• March 2016 - present
  Assistant Buyer
  Lamps Plus
  

  Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA

  Assistant Buyer in the Lamps Plus Portable Buying Department working with Mirrors, Swing Arms, and Shades.
  Project Manage-Lead on various initiatives, working with resources in China and throughout California.
  Create and maintain product display layouts for 35 stores throughout the United States.
  Analyze and improve product sales/margins to achieve business objectives.
  Manage and monitor purchase orders to China manufacturers, ensure receipt of products to warehouse and
  brick and mortar stores.
  Manage internet products and pricing.
  Create and manage product SKUs from domestic and international vendors utilizing software on AS400.
  Work with the Photography and Catalog Departments to ensure products are available for all shoots (web,
  marketing, and catalog).
  Administers new vendor contracts and product on-boarding process.
  Serve as liaison to customers, vendors, and in-house sales representatives.

• January 2015 - March 2016
  Buying Coordinator
  Lamps Plus
  

  Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA

  Assisted the Portable Buying Department in product SKU creation with the following products: table lamps, floor lamps, desk lamps, seating and furniture.
  Partnered with Portable Department’s Assistant Buyers to manage product placement, update pricing, and remove discontinued products on company website.
  Worked with clients on marketing their sales events via company website utilizing a custom web sort program to design and launch eye catching advertisements to attract customers

• August 2009 - April 2015
  Adult Hourly - GED Prep Lab
  College of the Canyons
  

  Santa Clarita, CA, USA

  Monitored student sign-in and sign-out to account for lab hours for funding accountability.
  Provided customer service in the capacity of assisting students to navigate the computer functionality to access GED software.
  Served as instructional support for faculty.

• June 2012 - June 2014
  Human Resouces Office Manager
  University Student Union, Inc. - California State University, Northridge
  

  Northridge, Los Angeles, CA 91325, USA

  Planned and executed employee events, workshops, and seminars for 300+ attendees.
  Assisted on-boarding new employees with personality assessments and trainings.
  Created online training utilizing Storyline software.
  Developed and maintained office systems, databases, and HR intranet.
  Created and managed Excel spreadsheets to track Department’s $350K operating budget.
  Generated for management quarterly budget reports.
  Managed office supply inventory.
  

• January 2013 - May 2013
  Parks and Open Space Intern
  City of Santa Clarita
  

  Santa Clarita, California, USA

  Provided administrative support to Park Development Administrator and Parks Planning Staff.
  Attended Master Plan meetings, participated in focus groups and attended City Hall meetings to provide information to various city employees and the public on the Rivendale Master Plan.
  Created and managed Excel spreadsheets to track City of Santa Clarita open space usage.

• March 2010 - June 2012
  Adult Hourly - Academic Affairs
  College of the Canyons
  

  Santa Clarita, CA, USA

  Utilized Datatel program to process budget reports and enter upcoming class information. Supported Academic Affairs in all daily tasks and assigned projects.
  Created databases to process and schedule faculty evaluations using Microsoft Access.

Education

• California State University, Northridge
  Bachelors Degree Urban Studies and Planning
  

  2012 - 2014

  Received Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies and Planning with a focus on Regional Planning. I was a full time student working two part time jobs at the Human Resources Department at CSUN's University Student Union, Inc., as well as, continued employment working at College of the Canyons GED Prep Lab.
• College of the Canyon
  Associates of Arts Degree, History
  

  2009 - 2011

  A full time student getting a Associates Degree in History. Worked three part-time jobs while in attendance at College of the Canyons, two of which at COC. Had a Student Assistant in the Academic Affairs Office and as an assistant in the GED Prep Lab. Was a part of the planning staff for College of the Canyons’ 2011 Women’s Conference.