George Sanidas

*Facilitate and manage purchasing for +25 departments on a daily basis *Created internal PO tracking and analysis allowing ease of approval tracking *Narrowed vendors used to a consistent month by month reduction in cost since start *Implemented multi-department group buying techniques to reduce costs *Established factory direct relationship to ensure satisfactory PPE levels

*Monitor/manage inventory levels, sales trends, and budgetary requirements for three stores and two storage facilities *Consistent YOY revenue growth across all buying categories combined; eyewear, outerwear, soft goods, etc. *Create/ collaborate seasonal merchandising plans with store managers based on sales analysis *Refined purchasing practices and techniques to maximize time and dollars spent *New product creation: graphics for private label and accessories, custom manufacturing, brand collaborations *Revived and grew accessory program from $20k/yr to +$150k/yr *Created and grew retail beer program from $10k/yr to +$180k/yr *Reconcile PO's, invoices, and category budget weekly

*Create and oversee internal controls *Private label brand creation and development *Product creation and outside vendor selection based on trends, sell-through *Create/execute procurement practices based on sales and event schedule *Create/execute AR, AP, EOM/EOY reporting

*Oversee daily retail + rental operations, $10k-$30k/day revenue *Contributed to store build and floor layout *Lead layout and merchandising adjustment based on customer flow and sales analysis *Attended national trade shows + demos *Advised buyers on product based on testing + sell-through

*Oversee day-to-day operations; sales, merchandising, inventory levels, staffing levels *Plan and oversee new loss prevention strategy; 15% reduction in lost revenue, increased theft avoidance, discount monitoring, and refined gift card distribution *Store layout and merchandising oversight with adjustments based on sales trends *Staff scheduling based on heavy traffic hours and payroll budget *Manage existing customer accounts; consistent growth across all accounts

*Create sales and spending budget *Create and facilitating internal controls *Assist in product and brand development *Seek and develop customer relationships; retailers, DTC, sponsored athletes

*Oversee daily operations; retail sales, lesson scheduling, inventory management *Purchase across all categories; wake, skate, apparel, eyewear *Manage pre-book purchase orders *Maximize purchasing per budget requirements; 5% increase in inventory turnover *Research new and updated product *Maintain vendor relationships