Geraldine Kelley
4617 Dovetail Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(555)-555-5555
[email]
Job Objective To secure a position with growing company as Clothing Buyer where my education and special training can be utilized to the fullest.
Highlights of Qualifications:
- Excellent experience in buying for retail apparel industry
- Sound knowledge of fashion industry and trends
- Profound knowledge of purchasing processes and inventory
- Ability to adapt to changing work environment
- Ability to negotiate with various clothing vendors
- Proficient in analyse clothing businesses
- Familiarity with retail buying management, buying, operations, manufacturing and importing
Professional Experience:
Clothing Buyer
Zappos Merchandising, Inc., Wood Dale, IL
August 2012 – Present
Responsibilities:
- Administered various purchasing assortment processes for domestic and international market.
- Coordinated with suppliers and developedappropriate agreements.
- Maintained record of selling price and margins for purchase products.
- Assisted in promotion of merchandising of garments and accessories.
- Analysed sales processes and identified business opportunities.
- Maintained record of purchase orders on monthly basis.
Clothing Buyer
Zappos Merchandising, Inc., Wood Dale, IL
May 2009 – July 2012
Responsibilities:
- Coordinated with retail store staff members for various activities.
- Implemented various computer programs for buying department.
- Participated in buying shows for various clothing issues.
- Reviewed vendor activities and maintained profitability.
- Analysed financial plans and ensured optimal investments.
- Prepared reports for sales activities on weekly basis and monitored inventory.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising
Southwest Florida College, Fort Myers, FL
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