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Skills

  • Emerging genre research
  • Process improvement
  • Communications
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Product lifecycle management
  • ServiceNow expertise
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Contract Management
  • Budgets
  • Retail management

Work Experiences

  • Collaborated with the marketing team to forecast product demand for Jira, decreasing overstock by 43% and increasing sell-through rates.
  • Acquired limited-edition releases from program, increasing online engagement by 37% during pre-launch marketing campaigns.
  • Curated a diverse selection of titles.
  • Created a book donation program.
  • Boosted sales revenue by 40%.
  • Saved $9 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Acquired high-ROI titles.
  • Avoided excess through strategic purchasing methods.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.

Summaries

  • Conducted meticulous analysis of purchasing trends.
  • Dedicated to driving profit growth through meticulous analysis of purchasing trends and leveraging customer feedback to tailor book selections and marketing messages.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Analyzed purchasing trends.
  • Achieved average stock accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Created buzz for new releases.
  • Accomplished in vendor negotiations, having secured discount agreements with 3 key suppliers, resulting in a cost savings of $11 annually.
  • Clear understanding of process improvement and strategic planning as well as budget management training.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Book Buyer is a multi-talented Book Buyer who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with store design teams to optimize floor layouts for popular genres, driving a 82% increase in foot traffic to those areas.
  • Leveraged data analytics to systematically identify bestselling titles, improving purchasing accuracy and reducing unsold stock by 84%.
  • Drove new business models in print-on-demand services, reducing waste and creating just-in-time delivery options for customers.
  • Negotiated exclusive contracts with 3 publishers, resulting in a 36% increase in unique book inventory.
  • Spearheaded efforts to build relationships with indie bookstores across Chicago, increasing distribution partnerships by 36%.
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of metric.
  • Secured long-term relationships with 7 international publishing houses, ensuring priority delivery of internationally popular titles.
  • Championed a corporate initiative to shift to eco-friendly printing papers sourced from category, reducing environmental footprint by 69%.
  • Collaborated with marketing to launch themed events and book clubs around anticipated releases, driving customer engagement and weekly visits by 66%.
  • Conducted quarterly reviews with key suppliers, leading directly to improved delivery times, more competitive pricing, and strategic stock adjustments.

Affiliations

  • Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW)
  • Lions Club
  • Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
  • Publishing Professionals Network (PPN)
  • Specialty Book Retailers Network
  • Association of American Publishers (AAP)
  • Children’s Book Council (CBC)
  • Society of Antiquarian Booksellers (SAB)
  • American Marketing Association
  • Rotary International

Certifications

  • Book Industry Professional Certification by procedure
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Rare and Collectible Books Certification by method (2020)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Professional Certificate in Retail Analytics using QuickBooks from system
  • Advanced Bookstore Finance and Budgeting from standard
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

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