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Relationship Officer, San Diego Rescue Mission

•	23-year record of 100% on-time fulfillment as Purchasing Program Manager. Successfully managed purchasing and promotional projects valued up to $10M and global network of 400+ vendors. 
•	Proven track record of directing all aspects of purchasing process from initial concept through distribution, troubleshooting issues in supply chain to maintain seamless operations, meeting critical deadlines, and cost controls. 
•	Directed the purchasing of product, supplies, equipment and services for the San Diego Padres Baseball Club, other Major League Baseball clubs, high profile events and club partners. 
•	Recognized subject matter expert on Purchasing, Merchandise and Promotions. Sought by strategic partners as mentor for new hires, training in product knowledge, industry knowledge, vendor relations, business models, and cost strategies for various product lines. 
•	Increased diversity in procurement for high-profile sports organization, successfully sourcing 60% of purchases from locally-owned businesses. Assisted several local vendors with their minority certification. Strengthened organization’s community ties and presence while streamlining supply chain. 
•	Developed Hispanic market opportunities. Expanded retail operations to Mexico, including international purchasing, import / export, distribution, and inventory control. 


Professional Experience
SAN DIEGO PADRES BASEBALL CLUB
Promotions Manager / Merchandise Manager / Club Archivist/ Director of Purchasing/ Director of Merchandise
San Diego, CA, 1992- 2015

Purchasing & Procurement	
•	Oversaw $7M-$10M in annual purchasing of all products, materials, and services for San Diego Padres organization and strategic partners: ranging from retail and promotional merchandise, marketing materials, signage, transportation, ballpark equipment, and machinery to capital items 
•	Collaborated closely with VP, directors and merchandising teams to research, source, and implement cohesive well-rounded product assortments, display and signage
•	Initiated custom product development and creative sales strategies
•	Ran daily reports to ensure purchase orders were flowing in a timely manner
•	Executed allocation strategies by analyzing historical and current selling trends to maximize sales, inventory turnover and gross margin
•	Negotiate firmly with 400+ vendors: cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, opportunity buys, etc. 
•	Maintained accountability for all inventory management 
•	Managed models and allocated product for team sales based on historical trends and seasonal plans
•	Analyzed division product ownership, developed and executed inventory flow strategies on an ongoing basis
•	Set inventory levels to support sales plans; analyzed and adjusted inventory levels on an ongoing basis
•	Identified and communicated “at risk” products; worked with Management to develop transfers, markdown and RTV strategies
•	Ensured vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
•	Worked independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
•	Managed and executed strategic projects as assigned
•	Executed store visits to evaluate merchandise mix and meet with venue partners to ensure a full understanding of the venue experience, partner needs and objectives
•	Trained, developed, supervised and appraised 11 staff on an ongoing basis
•	Defined purchasing policies, procedures, and payment terms while maintaining superior quality
•	Streamlined purchasing functions, increasing efficiency and reducing costs by 7%-20% throughout supply chain
•	Created short and long term procurement objectives resulting in reduced materials cost and improved service to multiple departments and partners
•	Directed the purchasing and rebranding of team’s trademarks, uniforms, and team logo products coinciding with 2004 move to new ballpark  
•	Directed purchasing for opening of new Petco Park: all supplies, equipment, services, print marketing, and memorabilia.
•	Monitored and analyzed performance versus plan to identify trends, organic growth, demographic, item, and category opportunities
•	Maintained purchasing database and developed programs to increase savings
•	Prepared procurement and usage reports by collecting and analyzing cost, quality, user, vendor, and other information
•	Established par levels and monitored inventory levels
•	Supervised, purchased and executed design, production, follow-up, and installation of high-profile ballpark commemorative displays, including statues honoring Jerry Coleman and Tony Gwynn  
•	Procured and designed team’s displays for San Diego Hall of Champions museum

Promotions & Retail Merchandise	
•	Directed innovative merchandise and event promotions at Petco Park, purchasing $1M-$2M in promotional products
•	Managed design and development of new promotional purchases and events 
•	Created new product specifications
•	Monitored fulfillment and distribution, while ensuring quality, safety, and brand integrity of all products and equipment
•	Monitored regulatory compliance of global supply chain
•	Met in hand and/or installation deadlines with little to no lead time while maintaining brand integrity. 
•	Maintained 100% on-time delivery record for promotional purchases under tight deadlines/ last-minute change requests
•	Directed purchasing, placement, and installation of marketing/branding materials throughout Petco Park generating millions of dollars in sponsorship revenues
•	Developed new concepts credited with creating excitement and increased revenues of 5%-10%
•	Directed purchasing and product selection for concessions throughout Petco Park and for club-owned retail store in Tijuana, Mexico 
•	Grew retail sales 10% by forecasting merchandise purchases in collaboration with concessionaire
•	Directed loss prevention programs that consistently reported less than 3% retail shrinkage for Tijuana store
•	Led expansion of Padres’ retail operations 
•	Oversaw in-park store, 3 external retail locations, distribution center 
•	Trained, developed, supervised and appraised  40+ staff on an ongoing basis
•	Managed purchasing, design, brand management, and securing of $3M-$5M in promotional products
•	Simultaneously managed purchasing and distribution of retail merchandise for multiple Major League Baseball teams and multiple markets
•	Responsible for product selection, cost process, loss prevention and maintained inventory levels within budget targets
•	Supervised end of the month inventories

Purchasing

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