Craig Pettifer
Innisfil,ON
Summary
I am a hardworking, reliable, goal-oriented individual with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance my work ethic. As a team member, I work passionately to exceed predetermined goals. My friendly and easy-going attitude allows me to willingly take on new learning experiences. With time, I am confident in my ability to become a valuable team asset.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Buyer
Thrifty's Family of Brands
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - Current
- Detail oriented, maintaining several reports, PO development; inputting and revising purchase orders
- Communication between vendors regarding new product development: developing new orders, PO revisions and cancellations, shipping, packing, pre-ticketing, labeling instructions
- Tracking product aggressively, based on product priority. This entails follow up with freight forwarders and NLS
- Works collaboratively with all buying teams to deliver, ticket, receive, process, price and assess quality of products
- Trend analysis within the fashion ecosystem.
- Preparing and developing samples for merchandise testing
- Provide feedback in product, merchandise and sales meetings
- Specializing in ladies categories such as accessories, knitwear, dorm-wear and graphic T-shirts and Fleece
- Strong understanding of the fashion ecosystem and specified demographic
- Ordered inventory based on understanding of current fashion and market trends.
- Communicated closely and effectively with all partners, including vendors, merchants and distribution center, helping to achieve well-timed product deliveries.
- Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
Team Lead Manager
The Sample Sale Guys
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - Current
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching
- Initiated training sessions and coached employees to develop effective staff
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Conducted inventory control consistently
- Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints
Buying Intern-Merchandise Control
Harry Rosen
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for maintaining and embedding skills implemented within the work environment
- Managed data entry specifically within keying purchase orders and creating style numbers
- Created allocation and distribution numbers
- Responsible for transfer allocation from main store locations to outlet locations
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Entered purchase order details into the system and inputted updates accordingly using Jesta I.S
- Cross-referenced order confirmations for Tom Ford, Loro Piana, Canali, E-Zegna, Z-Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Paul Betenly, Eton, and Dion
- Checked buyers' worksheets against the system to ensure correct information
- Assisted with running reports and other duties, as required
- Curated and created Excel spreadsheets categorizing products and the number of units within the order status
- Associating product to designated purchase order's within Excel
Stylist Sales Associate
J.Crew
Toronto, ON
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Processed accurate transactions, charge sends and returns at POS stations
- Built loyal customer relationships by giving value to the retail experience
- Maintained store to exacting visual standards by building attractive displays and merchandising products
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current
- Boosted sales by educating clients on merchandise, events and upcoming promotions
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Frequent top salesperson in the menswear department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Industries
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON12.2022
Certificate Program - Digital Photography And Editing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON05.2016
Skills
- Quality Customer Service
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Sales Software Platforms
- Data Analysis
- Administrative Knowledge of Retail Business Systems
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Comprehension in Product Detail and Benefits
- Visual Merchandising
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Upselling Techniques to Maximize Sales
Certification
Dale Carnegie Training Certificate
The Chang School of Continuing Education: Spanning the Gaps-Access to Post Secondary Education Certificate
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Thrifty's Family of Brands
04.2023 - Current
Buying Intern-Merchandise Control
Harry Rosen
01.2022 - 05.2022
Team Lead Manager
The Sample Sale Guys
01.2021 - Current
Stylist Sales Associate
J.Crew
07.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Industries
Toronto Metropolitan University
Certificate Program - Digital Photography And Editing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Dale Carnegie Training Certificate
The Chang School of Continuing Education: Spanning the Gaps-Access to Post Secondary Education Certificate
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