In my own words
— PortiaResourceful visionary and savvy leader offering a rich mix of experience in customer service, purchasing, inventory management, marketing and brand development.
Proven record creating, implementing and driving new processes that deliver winning strategies, profit improvements and dynamic solutions. Outstanding ability to cultivate relationships with customers, suppliers, staff and executive personnel developing mutually respectful relationships. Recognized for high level of commitment to exceeding customer initiatives and conquering challenges to drive business forward.
Trajectory
May 2012 — Now
Account Manager · seedleSs clothing
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts, consulting both small and corporate organizations on logo design, brand development, custom merchandise and apparel
• Act as liaison between client and graphic designer regarding art direction, proof revisions and final approvals
• Facilitate on-time delivery and budget compliance by keeping production schedules and communicating price adjustments
• Oversee quality control to ensure deliverables comply with specifications and guarantee customer satisfaction
• Represent over 100 wholesale accounts nation wide, keeping them stocked with our latest merchandise and training staff on key selling points
• Collaborate with our creative team to execute marketing campaigns utilizing digital marketing strategies, social media content, and client sponsored sweepstakes
• Network at tradeshows and industry events to generate new leads and hold meetings with existing accounts
• Drive sales, close deals and provide excellent customer service, increasing revenue
Jun 2009 — Feb 2012
Purchasing Manager · Centerplate @ the San Diego Convention Center
• Managed the purchasing and inventory activities for all F&B locations including kitchens, banquets, bars, concessions and 5 Starbucks locations
• Reviewed banquet event orders to forecast procurement needs
• Directed and coordinated the procurement of goods, supplies and services essential to operations in a timely manner
• Negotiated prices and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers
• Surveyed competitors’ prices and products on a quarterly basis
• Supervised warehouse staff and trained them on company policies for inventory control, internal operations, and sanitation
• Oversaw incoming shipments, verified purchase orders and instructed allocation of goods according to requisitions
• Calculated and reconciled bi-weekly inventory reports to determine periodic food cost
Activity
Education history
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts | 2003 - 2007
