Imahni Ellison: Assistant Buyer in Philadelphia, PA

• Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with Buyer in the assigned area of responsibility • Attends market visits to select and negotiates product that meets the customer’s needs and is priced competitively • Analyzes business, including selling reports, to provide recommendations to the buyer • Maintains planned receipt flow on a consistent basis. Tracks when merchandise is being received and uses judgment to make flow issue call outs to buyer when needed. Ensures adherence to scheduled shipping windows and negotiates late shipping discounts

• Reorganized and entered data into Excel spreadsheets that monitored a $40,000 budget for new talent • Populated and processed reports with performance information for signed talent • Entered and classified multiple company executives' business related transactions in reports to be delivered to upper management • Promoted products to radio stations by sending current artist materials

• Cued NASCAR, MLB and NFL games to identify music for copyright purposes • Collaborated with producers on sound for show line-up • Maintained cue sheets and systems used in day-to-day management of the department • Organized licensing information into company database Media Maestro

• Researched new talent information including biographies, television shows, agents and managers • Acted as assistant for SVP & VP of Development by maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, answering calls • Assisted department during auditions to insure event flowed smoothly • Logged, transcribed and dubbed using E!’s library system

• Assisted the Communications and Special Events managers with fundraising, special events, marketing and public relations • Conducted research, analyzed data and compiled reports on related charities and event related organizations • Managed donor lists and prepared mailing materials, such as invitations, solicitations and newsletters • Advertised fundraising events using constant contact and media releases • Led the Read for Ronald Program of more than 4,000 students and raised $78,000