RESUME

iLoveKickboxing — Vendor & Merchandise Manager
August 2021 – April 2023

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• Managed vendor relations and merchandise for 90+ studio kickboxing locations across the US & Canada.

• Maintained relations with 26+ vendors; sourced new partners to enhance merchandise options and streamline operations, giving franchisees access to essential studio equipment resources and further business opportunities.

• Communicated with franchisees, vendors, and internal departments to resolve issues, track product orders, and support the smooth flow of merchandise to studios.

• Sent, tracked, and managed supplier contracts and promotional agreements; maintained consistent follow-up until completion.

• Trained franchise owners and managers in pro shop display strategies, and promotion execution to boost merchandise revenue.

• Analyzed both studio-to-consumer merchandise sales and vendor-to-franchisee sales trends. Data insights were used to guide inventory decisions, assess product success, vendor relationship success, and support merchandise planning.

• Streamlined vendor-to-franchisee onboarding process by creating standard operational training guides and partnership details outlines.

• Created merchandise print assets and social media graphics for in-studio pro shop promotions, as well as vendor-to-franchisee promotions.

• Planned and managed franchise-wide, quarterly merchandise launches. 

 

Costco Warehouse — AM Clothing Department Merchant

November 2023 – Present

• Applied the six rights of merchandising principle to optimize product placement. Methodically brought markdown, pended, and low-quantity items to the department's center, placing new, high-priced, and seasonal items on “high-traffic” aisle tables to enhance sellability. 

• Developed a backstock labeling system for my department, improving efficiency and reducing time spent locating items.

• Created themed product displays to enhance the member shopping experience and drive upselling.

 

Heaven Construction Services — Personal Assistant
Seasonal, December, June – September 2019 – 2021

• Transported construction materials to job sites as needed.

• Organized company documents, including invoices, employee time cards, and work orders.

• Managed domestic tasks, including organizing closets, clothing, pantries, and jewelry, and overseeing household operations during owners' absence.

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Bartell Drugs — Cashier Clerk / Pharmacy Assistant
September 2015 – September 2017

• Assisted customers with purchases, provided product information, and operated the photo kiosk.

• Managed cash register transactions and stocked products to maintain store organization.