VP Operations/Buyer

Posted on: 2006-07-14

Kelly Gowrie 232 Monitor St. #3 Brooklyn, NY 11222 (H) 718.383.9354 (C) 619.347.4754 Highlights of Qualifications: • Highly competitive, self-starter who is goal oriented, organized, and disciplined • Proven success in marketing and selling new clothing lines • Highly experienced in customer relations • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills • Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience: VP of Operations/Buyer SanDiegoFit.com Inc., San Diego, CA May 2003- June 2006 • Purchased and maintained inventory for a $2M company. • Oversaw and approved all incoming orders before they are processed and shipped. • Designed customer email campaigns for promotional sales and introductions to new activewear lines for a 20,000 plus customer base. • Developed and maintained high-quality relationships with customers, manufacturers, and sales representatives. • Developed organized systems to facilitate order entry, inventory control, and customer records. • Assisted in interviewing potential employees. Sales/Visual Merchandiser Burlington Coat Factory, San Diego, CA Sept 2002-May 2003 • Created mannequin displays throughout the store using the latest fashion trends. • Assisted customers in choosing appropriate wardrobes for their desired appearance. • Commended for initiative, enthusiasm, tenacity, persuasiveness, intense customer focus and dependability in performance. Education: Fashion Careers of California College, San Diego, CA, 08/2002 A.A. in Fashion Merchandising, with a focus on activewear apparel Honors: Most Likely to Succeed, FCC College, 2002 Presidential GPA Award, FCC College, 5 semesters