Sara Snedeker: in Denver, CO

- Demonstrated self-starter, increased efficiency of photo shoot process by +50% saving $31K with effective resource utilization - Created and managed Mexico purchase orders from inception to execution, reduced lead time by 137 days saving $30K annually. - Tracked, managed, scheduled and received inventory while maintaining weekly schedules of tasks and innovating procedures. - Collaborated with Warehouse to identify incompatibilities and opportunities, identified root causes, role played solutions and mitigated risks with final implementation of new processes while gaining buy in on the long-term vision.

- Formulated and implemented HR Employee Handbook for onboarding and standard procedures - Developed job descriptions, scope and key performance indicators with feedback process and termination policies - Created legal documents, contracts and managed legal affairs - Analyzed and increased efficiency, providing quotes to clients in a visual and easy to understand way

- Promoted from Strategic Vendor Manager to Buying Lead in Watches, then Buying Lead in Outdoor Cycling Apparel - Delivered results and improved the customer experience by negotiating, onboarding and developing meaningful selection with robust content and imaging for over $35M business category - Proven data driven decision making through weekly deep dives on KPIs, analyzed and recommended changes based on metrics - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, complete owner of several hundred vendors from top to bottom - Developed and managed relationships collaboratively across several disciplines both locally and remote