Brooke Forbes: Head of Department/Administration Assistant in Kill Devil Hills, NC

• Recruit, interview and train employees • Support proper channels of communication between departments • Data entry with receiving/adjusting inventory through POS software • Answer incoming phone calls/e-mails, directing and providing extraordinary customer service • Submit monthly expense report • Formulate and analyze sales reports • Plan and coordinate meetings/travel accommodations for trade shows

• Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed • Establish and maintain business relationships • Negotiate contracts, or transportation arrangements with suppliers • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, using B2B platforms and ATS linesheets • Attend trade shows to establish business partnerships with companies within the industry