RESUME
Work​
experience​
Bella Bea Boutique | Buyer & Inventory Manager
Austin, TX | February 2019 - April 2023
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Owned a category business across women’s apparel, including buying, assortment curation, PO entry, pricing, UPC/SKU accuracy, product setup, vendor communication, and inventory management.
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Conducted ongoing competitive and market research to identify opportunities, new brands, and consumer preferences that informed assortment updates.
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Managed tracked deliveries, coordinated returns, and ensured accuracy for seasonal refreshes.
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Built advanced Excel templates that improved data flow, reduced manual errors, and increased the speed of assortment updates by establishing clear, structured processes.
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Pollen Street Capital |Administrative & Executive Assistant
(Purchasing & Data Accuracy)
Remote/Austin, TX | February 2024 -September 2025​
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Managed purchasing workflows, vendor communication, and order tracking for recurring company needs.
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Validated product, invoice, and receipt data to ensure accuracy and system completeness.
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Built structured tracking templates to streamline workflows and support timely decision-making.
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BOKA Powell | Administrative Assistant
(Merchandising & Vendor Operations)
​Austin. TX | May 2023 - November 2023
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Supported merchandising-style workflows for design-driven projects including sample coordination, vendor quotes, purchase orders, pricing validation, and material receiving.
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Entered and maintained precise data on products, pricing, and documentation, supporting designers and leadership with accurate information for decision-making.
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Resolved invoice and delivery discrepancies through proactive vendor communication and issue tracking.
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Collaborated cross-functionally with design, accounting, and project leads to ensure timely delivery of project-critical materials—mirroring multi-team alignment in a merchandising environment.​
Skills
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Buying & Merchandising: Assortment planning • Trend research • Product lifecycle support • Vendor negotiations • Product selection support • Retail math & business metrics • Market analysis
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Inventory & Data Management: SKU/UPC accuracy • PO creation & updates • Demand forecasting • Sales analysis • Data validation • Inventory accuracy • Weekly/monthly hindsight reporting
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Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Vendor partnerships • Sample tracking • Issue resolution • Cross-functional alignment (Planning, Design, Accounting, Styling, Marketing)
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​Tools: Google Workspace • Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups) • Sheets • ERP/Product Data (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
Education
Texas State University | B.A. International Studies
Minor: Legal Studies
January 2012 - December 2016
