Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Snow

Streetwear

Yoga

Health & Fitness

Camping

Hiking

Working out

Sup yoga

All things water (sup

Kayaking).

I have a Buying background for a company with 1200+ retail locations. I have bought everything from Men's Apparel and Accessories, to Women's and Children's, backpacks, socks and shoes, drink ware, etc.! Since leaving my Senior Buyer role, I received my Yoga Teaching Certification, and have transitioned into working in the outdoor industry for a Rock Climbing company. I am passionate about finding a company that values the environment and enables it's customers to experience the great outdoors! I was born and raised in Colorado, and have recently relocated back to Denver. 

Manage retail section including reorders, sourcing new vendors, and merchandising.
Provide quality customer experience and white glove service to members and guests. 
Execute sales tactics to value match prospects with an appropriate experience.

Retail Coordinator + Community Specialist

Performed in-depth analysis of product categories and developed merchandise assortments.
Maintained relationships with vendors for product, pricing, minimums, lead times, and deadlines.
Supervised an Associate Buyer and provided coaching and training.
Owned all profit and loss responsibilities for Children’s, Non-Emblematic, and the Canadian market.

Senior Buyer: Children's Apparel, Non-Emblematic Accessories, Canada Apparel & Gifts, Special Projects

Designed new Hot Market reporting techniques to increase efficiency and visibility into quick turn orders.
Streamlined item setup, graphic selection, order entry, and digital image compliance for all College Sports including March Madness and the College Football Playoffs.  
Improved timelines of 5 key vendors to align with the U.S. Multi-Area Pipeline initiative.
Responsible for maintaining inventory for the Pat Tillman Foundation, as well as sourcing product for Pat’s Run and the Chicago and New York City Marathons.

Intermediate Buyer: Canada Apparel & Gifts, Hot Market, Special Projects

Selected for a cross-organizational team to develop chain-wide Shrink Reduction solutions. 
Identified innovative ways to drive sales and maximize trends, such as introducing Comfort Colors,Ugly Christmas Sweaters, and The Spirit Jersey.
Developed new reporting techniques to maximize efficiency of the Special Collections business.

Associate Buyer: Women's Apparel

Prepared weekly sales reports for distribution to General Merchandise and Operations teams. 
Assisted Senior Buyer in selecting seasonal assortments and special collections. Corresponded daily with vendors regarding styles, graphics, pricing, terms, and minimums.

Assistant Buyer: Men's Apparel

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Sarah Palmer

Colorado State University