olin gerlach 2505 cummerata roads philadelphia pa 1 555 361 0489 work experience senior buyer global apparel accessories san francisco ca retail bikeacccessory buyingmerchandising experience multiple locations andor ecommerce proficient microsoft office applications strong excel skills familiar inventory reporting familiarity merchandisingbuying programs choose product negotiate price negotiate delivery attend product shows keep uptodate current future trends communicate merchandising team order analyze data field travel order keep track trends within market place 102017present apparel buyer los angeles ca effectively negotiate best price order maximize sales profits 022013 042017 domestic international sourcing procurement apparel fashion accessories retail sale resident touring broadway shows addition select 3rd party partners awareness application merchandise industry trends inclusion assortments relevant communicates vision visual display buying operations staff awareness cirque brand initiatives inclusion concepts retail items applicable involvement preparation budget periodic financial forecasts financial responsibility achieving sales balanced inventory levels buyer nonapparel home san francisco ca creates consignment external partner assortmentwholesale plans conjunction planners ecommerce assortment planning strategy sales inventory planning forecasting analysis department class item venue levels travel industry trade shows require takes part creation new external sales licensing opportunities internal external product partner marketing promotional strategy create seasonal assortment plans foundations category refer historical data inform future decisions 122005102012 develop execute overall strategy growth new product introductions strategic expansion current brands vendors pl market fosters work environment embodies modcloths values norms university phoenix idaho campus bachelors degree business education professional skills 19992004 strong organizational skills able multitask prioritize strong problemsolving skills enjoy working multiple function groups complete projects strong communication presentation negotiation influencing skills across levels organization high intelligence true entrepreneurial risk mentality strong analytical strategic thinking skills outstanding analytical skills order maximize opportunities maintain appropriate inventory levels minimal risk prior buying experience dresses exceptional financial retail math skills