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Alex Breiholz

Carrboro

Summary

Professional Junior Buyer skilled in identifying and sourcing products to meet organizational needs and budget constraints. Known for fostering effective team collaboration and delivering results under tight deadlines. Expertise in market analysis, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Buyer

Sofia's Boutique
03.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the life cycle of all products from entering products into Sofia's database, create purchase orders, approve order confirmations, and ensure all products are ready to be processed when delivered.
  • Recognize fast selling seasonal items and trends. Analyze reports to monitor selling, write additional orders. Forecast sales and promptly respond to size/color trends.
  • Support vendor relationship management through effective communication and coordination efforts.
  • Support Owner in developing long-term partnerships with key suppliers for improved collaboration.
  • Establish stock levels for key and core basic items to trigger low stock alerts and write fill-in orders to maintain these inventory levels.

Senior Assistant Store Manager

Uniquities
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and merchandise presentation.
  • Collaborated with upper management on strategic initiatives to improve store profitability and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed a client-book with repeat customers.
  • Continuously learned product knowledge and implemented in selling practices.
  • Trained and mentored new staff, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.

Store Manager

Ivy & Leo
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Drove business results by maximizing daily sales plans, managing expenses, and improving metrics through sales floor leadership, execution of training programs, and continuous coaching on and off the sales floor.
  • Maintained a visually inspiring boutique that is compelling to guests by developing visual decision-making skills.
    Directed employees in daily operations such as serving customers, inventory taking, reconciling cash, and managing in store marketing
  • Ensured scheduling of team members is completed to deliver expected level of guest service and maximizing sales potential
  • Attracted, recruited, onboarded, trained and retained team members who are guest-focused and demonstrate the ability to drive sales with their knowledge of fashion.

Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A.
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Prepared and organized case files for workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
  • Drafted and filed legal documents, including petitions and motions, with attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers to gather necessary information.
  • Assisted in the review of medical records and reports to evaluate claim validity and potential outcomes.

Claims Generalist Associate

Progressive Insurance
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Processed claims efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyzed claim documentation for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex claims issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed insurance policies and coverage details to determine eligibility for claims processing.

Store Manager

Dry Goods USA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ultimately responsible for all store functions, operations, profitability, and customer service.
  • Created employee schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements, while meeting budgeted payroll hours on a weekly basis.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.

Assistant Store Manager

Dry Goods USA
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provided customer assistance with apparel, jewelry, accessories and shoe purchases.
  • Coordinated interview process, conducted interviews and made hiring recommendations.
  • Redesigned and updated floor displays to showcase the latest trends.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Central College
Pella, IA
12-2015

Skills

  • Merchandise Planning
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management
  • Analytical mindset
  • Sales analysis
  • Inventory control
  • Market trend analysis
  • Deadline oriented
  • Competitor analysis

Timeline

Junior Buyer

Sofia's Boutique
03.2024 - Current

Senior Assistant Store Manager

Uniquities
03.2023 - 03.2024

Store Manager

Ivy & Leo
12.2022 - 02.2023

Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A.
09.2020 - 10.2022

Claims Generalist Associate

Progressive Insurance
09.2019 - 08.2020

Store Manager

Dry Goods USA
09.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Dry Goods USA
06.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Central College

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