Passionate, hardworking Vendor Manager with years of leadership experience. Inspired by developing ideas from concept to launch. Lifelong learner, always open to mastering new concepts and technologies. Thrive when leveraging knowledge to overcome challenges using a positive mindset. Call upon people management skills to lead performance in both individual and team environments. Handle daily tasks such as ordering, season and financial planning, as well as leading new product projects. Possess solid business acumen, used to handle unexpected situation or times of change with grace by driving a company in the right direction. Quick learner with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and with a team. Liaise effectively with all levels of management, increasing people skills as the result of involvement in state fairs. Establish and sustain strong and lasting relationships with both personnel and customers. Remain calm even in stressful circumstances. Seeking opportunities that will call on my vendor management, buyer and operations management savvy.

Client Service Delivery | Decision Making | Interpersonal Communication (Korean-Bilingual) | Active Listener | Organization

Multitasking | Detail-Oriented | Problem Solving | Process Improvement | Relationship Building | Vendor Relations

Strategic Planning | Teamwork | MS Office | Google Drive | Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator

         Foster and sustain lasting partnerships with over 600 fashion industry vendors

         Purchase for retail and online business; in doing so, introduce new merchandise to heighten youth interest in street fashion including sports merchandise from the NFL, MLS, NBA and MLB

         Assess vendors and products, using results to skillfully negotiate pricing and respond to situational changes as needed

         Travel to LA s Fashion District and City of Industry to meet vendors and order products 


         Process daily purchase orders from stores and place orders; track each to ensure timely delivery 


         Manage incoming shipment to control inventory and keep warehouse operations effectively organized

         Work across urban wear, contemporary fashion and sportswear lines including accessories, women s fashion, shoes and children s apparel

         Join with vendors to work on multi-OEM product projects 


         Engage regularly in events including the following trade shows:

o    ASD Show for consumer goods, Las Vegas, since 2013

o    SLTS Show for sports licensing and tailgate, Las Vegas, since 2013

o    OffPrice Show for discounted fashion merchandise, Las Vegas, bi-annually since 2005

o    Magic Show/Fashion Week, Las Vegas, bi-annually since 2003

         Oversaw the company s online presence via Amazon and EBay to ensure listings are accurate and updated; photographed items to post in both locations and implement SNS online store marketing

         Controlled all online inventory and offer accurate shipping to ensure delivery of first-class, timely customer care

         Discovered new products to bolster sales using fashion trend research

         Operated with two full-time team members to grow sales to $1M for 2015-2016 under two different category items, with an average net profit margin rate of 43%

         Used offline store staff and storage areas to slash operational costs; compared prices and list items with competitor listings

         Carefully research the market and products to oversee all product processes including discovery, vendor selection, manufacturing, design, price negotiation and freight provider relations

         Delivered ROI on items personally brought to market with 300% at average and the highest ROI at 900%

         Developed and maintained lasting, strong partnerships with new manufacturers in order to secure lessened product costs and increased profit levels

         Created a global presence for the company, with business manufacturers in China and Korea

         Attended field trade shows to discover new products offerings for the company

o    Seattle Gift Show, 2016

o    G-Fair Korea, Seoul, 2016

o    Canton Fair, biggest trade show in the world in Guangzhou, China, 2016

o    ABC Kids Expo for Baby & Children s Products, Las Vegas, 2015

o    Specialty Trade Show for Halloween and Lingerie Products, Las Vegas, 2015

o    ISC West security industry trade show, Las Vegas, 2015

         Trained, mentored and guided Store Managers to motivate teams and create a positive working environment

         Travel to key landmarks in Washington and other states to develop new store locations in Spokane, Bellingham, Burlington, the Greater Seattle Area, Yakima/Tri-City, Olympia, Aberdeen, Alaska and Idaho

         Proved vital in establishing seven store locations using key strategies to launch locations within established time frames

         Installed security sensor and camera systems, as well as point-of-sale (POS) systems customized to each location

         Developed online store and in-person store displays; also handled the purchase of store supplies such as furniture, racks and hangers

         Supervised operations for as many as five stores at once to devise strategies focused on marketing, customer relations and sales achievement; used strategic plans to help the team meet monthly, quarterly and annual sales


         Updated vendor registrations within multiple Washington State Fairs and served as an involved attendee for the Shop.Org 2014 store management event

         Achieved ROI of at least 75 % during the first year of operations at each store 


         Ensure smooth, seamless store operations per company policies; trained staff on company culture specifics

         Provided strong mentorship to grow a motivated, driven team

         Met business needs using sales strategies to achieve success at two different store locations; managed to-do lists across both locations and reported on progress to senior leaders 


         Rescheduled employees to reduce turnover rates from 55% to 15% after a year of self-managed store operations 


         Saw 10% sale increases each year and 18% net profit increases due to optimally managing employee schedules

         Also generated cost reductions across store operations and improved customer relationships

         Made suggestions to the Buyer depending on customers demand

         Changed store displays and expanded upon store assortment per customer feedback

Associate s Degree, Business/General Studies, Green River Community College

College Credit Hours, Chemical Engineering, Ajou University

Currently studying Salesforce and SQL independently as well

Teacher Assistant, Sunday Bible Preschool, 2010-Present

Secretary of Branch Commander, Korean Military Service, 1997-2000

Volunteer, Korean Federation for Environmental Movement, 1996-1997