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Purchasing Buyer
The Shade StorePurchasing Buyer
Oct. 2024 - Jan. 2025• Analyzed demand and inventory levels to develop weekly supply plans aligning with customer requirements • Executed purchase orders across multiple systems, collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and proactively resolving potential supply disruptions • Cultivated and maintained strong supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and effectively resolving issues or disputes • Maintained accuracy of purchase order data and material master data • Evaluated and communicated vendor performance regarding lead time, delivery quality, service, cost, and compliance • Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence • Analyzed procurement data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage assignments and projects effectively • Adhered to company guidelines related to safety, occupational health, quality, and legal compliance, ensuring alignment with local government laws and regulations
Production Coordinator
The Shade StoreProduction Coordinator
Jul. 2023 - Jan. 2025Pompano Beach, Florida, United States• Convey production priorities to workrooms based on needs of the company and clientele to maintain 10-day turn around goal • Maintain daily order inventory for 5 workrooms based on delivery dates, materializations, installation appointments and backordered components using internal PLM system • Allocate 1,500 orders weekly to appropriate workroom based on capacity, material availability and final delivery location • Investigate order delays and changes, partner with internal teams by presenting various solutions when challenges arise • Work with legacy database and CRM systems, communicating with design teams at over 150 Design Centers • Oversee custom hardware templates, communicating to manufacturing and ensuring customer satisfaction on final product
Stylist
Morley • Periwinkle • Coco & CoStylist
Nov. 2022 - Jul. 2023Delray Beach, Florida, United States• Knowledge of inventory and designer preferences of shape and style to create wardrobe capsules for clients • Consistently performed above company standards and consistently rank in the top five stylists per month
Associate Production Manager
Michael KorsAssociate Production Manager
Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2022New York, United States• Issued final production orders to multiple overseas factories for over 500,000+ global production units per season • Generated line sheets for upcoming season and collaborated with Merchandising and Sales Teams for global advertising campaigns, special delivery requests and label specifications per style • Monitored daily updates from overseas factories and vendors, when applicable created action plans to prevent delivery delays, negotiate air/vessel shipment schedules with Logistics Team • Ensured PLM and RLM systems are up to date with latest Style Number, NRF code, treatments and UPC data is current • Updated and publicized weekly shipping schedule to Global Receiving and Sales Teams • Compiled hangtag/label information for each material and COO, confirmed domestic and international legal teams’ verbiage
Co-Owner
Akari SwimwearCo-Owner
May. 2020Akari Swimwear is a Miami-based brand designed for women who seek timeless, well-crafted swimwear that blends style, comfort, and sustainability. Our pieces are thoughtfully designed with high-quality materials to ensure a perfect fit, whether you're lounging by the pool or exploring the coast. At Akari, we believe that swimwear should be more than just a seasonal trend—it should be an investment in confidence and effortless style. Rooted in ethical production and a commitment to sustainability, we prioritize quality craftsmanship and designs that transcend fast fashion. Follow us @akariswimwear to discover pieces made for sun-soaked adventures.
Project Engineer
Atlantic InfraProject Engineer
Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2021Wall, New Jersey• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships with consistent communication, led to an increase in profit of $250,000 • Assisted Vice President with field & finance operations, focused on creating a more productive & cost efficient organization • Collaborated with the President of the company to receive over $400,000 in PPP Loan applications during COVID • Responsible for vetting and onboarding 75+ new employees • Committed to educating, mentoring and supervising interns in functional areas of business throughout the year • Demonstrated a passion for learning industry standards and expanding personal knowledge of changing industry landscapes
Production Coordinator
Michael KorsProduction Coordinator
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2019Greater New York City Area• Managed ex-factory schedules (style complexity/material & hardware delays; managed expected in-store delivery window • Coordinated with leather suppliers and factories to boost productivity by creating a dialog between multiple parties to understand the style, construction, and qualities of each material • Confirmed material/color standards and material placements with Design Team before issuing purchase orders to vendors, maintaining vendor minimums to preserve requested margins • Organized color/quality material submissions, reviewed w/Design Team; sent color standards for seasonal materials • Tracked, coordinated & maintained 100+ samples & 12,000+ global production units per season, including Runway samples • Reviewed Runway and Mainline samples from each vendor against tech packs before reviewing with Design Team, calling out any discrepancies to the vendors to correct before Runway Shows and Market opened to Global Buying Teams • Corresponded with Logistics Team to ensure compliance with Global Regulations for CITES documentation and permits
Footwear Product Development Intern
Michael KorsFootwear Product Development Intern
Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2015Greater New York City Area• Updated material planning database with article, material and color information • Created construction review forms for Senior Commercialization Manager • Assisted in color approval submissions for Spring 2016 and Trans 2016 • Provided administrative support for MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Collection
Sales Associate
Michael KorsSales Associate
Mar. 2014 - Mar. 2017Tinton Falls, NJ• Learned to create a unique and individualized shopping experience for each customer • Understood product knowledge to effectively communicate what benefits each product brought the consumer • Assisted in floor sets and merchandising
Stock Supervisor
Michael KorsStock Supervisor
Mar. 2014 - Mar. 2017Tinton Falls, NJ• Collaborate with Store Manager in areas of risk management, physical security, store cash controls, and inventory management • Implement and main all merchandising/floor visual directives from Corporate Visual Merchandising Team • Orchestrate stockroom delivery organization, maintain shipping/receiving documents for internal audits, manage stock team of eight people

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