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Richard Carlton: in Seattle, WA

Richard Carlton

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Seattle | United States
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Snowboard Connection

Buying Director/Planner | 10/2006 - 07/2014

• Managing and budgeting for team of buyers, while continuing buying for 70% of multiple store’s open to buy • Responsible for online planning and production for 15,000+ products per year • Management of imaging and data specialists (people management) • Manager of website content production, QA (Quality Assurance) and workflow • Working closely with vendors to maintain/increase margins • Implemented manufacturer markdowns or returns to vendor (RTV) for poor performing or low margin inventory • Planned and transitioned from one retail location to three in four month period • Created systems for product allocation between multiple stores • Won industry voted “Retailer of the Year” for the U.S. West Coast in 2013 • Won industry voted “Northwest Retailer of the Year” four consecutive years (2009-2012) • Providing social media manager with product and event related assets
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Absinthe Films GmbH

Global Fulfillment Manager | 07/2010 - 07/2014

• Responsible for warehousing and web fulfillment for global online sales of Absinthe’s video catalog
Image Snowboard Connection

Snowboard Connection

Buyer | 07/2001 - 10/2006

• Responsible for 90% of store’s open to buy • Permanently grew retail sales over 170% in three years through close management of stock under the same square footage • Researched and implemented changeover to web-based point of sale (POS) and inventory management system, under budget • Developed systems and calendars to allow for working remotely overseas
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Snowboard Connection

Store Manager | 08/1998 - 07/2001

• Responsible for hiring and scheduling staff of over 30 persons • Improved customer experience with scheduled clinics and training for staff • Received, tagged and merchandised products on sales floor • Plan and oversee large off-site sale events
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Vans Footwear

Sales Rep | 06/2000 - 05/2001

• Northwest sub-rep under principle rep for 4 states. Sales, product clinics, tradeshows, etc.
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Image North Seattle Community College

North Seattle Community College

Associate of Arts | 1998 - 2000

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