Ann Thompson

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About Ann Thompson

As a passionate, driven professional, my retail career has provided me the opportunity not only to hone my organization and problem-solving skills, but also enjoy the rush of working in a high volume sales environment, analyzing and adapting to market trends and finding creative ways to reduce costs and maximize profit margins. Highly analytical and personable, I have excelled at motivating teams to exceed performance objectives and achieve organizational goals. My "open door" policy in communication has earned me a reputation for excellence in leadership and teamwork. I believe problems should be addressed with efficiency and sensitivity in order to continually move forward and improve performance. This has been a key factor in my success with vendor relationships and negotiation strategies, as well as in my extensive experience coaching and training staff. I thrive in a challenging environment, utilizing resources and strategy to meet sales demands and objectives. Driven by my desire to contribute, with a high level of resourcefulness and adaptability, I am motivated to expand my knowledge and apply my proficiency in producing profitable results. My areas of expertise include: Merchandise planning, allocations, vendor relationship management, inventory control, strategic buying, training, coaching, strategic planning, purchasing, forecasting, retail math, open to buy, merchandise display, cost optimization, quality assurance, competitive analysis & budget development I welcome any opportunity to connect. I can be reached at annt12@gmail.com.