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Manager, Buyer

My name is Jenna Villani! I'm a  very experienced,  outgoing person looking to  further my career in  the Surf/Fashion industry!

•	Purchased women’s and girl’s clothing, swimwear, accessories, jewelry, shoes and gifts from 60 vendors 
•	Regularly negotiated discounts and expedited shipping with vendors
•	Traveled and researched to source new vendors to keep product assortment fresh and new
•	Attended annual trade shows in New York City and Orlando to research latest trends
•	Handled women’s and girl’s ‘Open-To-Buy’ to manage budget on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis
•	Hired, trained and managed 40 employees in the summer season and 20 employees in the winter season
•	Worked with graphic design artists to develop private label K-Coast apparel
•	Achieved highest junior’s sales revenue since K-Coast’s inception in 1989 
•	Discovered new brands with an average of 75% markup margin as opposed to 50%
•	Expanded the gift section with items including home goods, glassware, and perfume
•	Identified customer demand for additional swimwear options, sourced and introduced separates into our product mix, which resulted in a doubling of swimwear sales
•	Kept sales floor offerings current with latest fashions while monitoring demand and adjusting inventory
•	Worked with vendors to host fun marketing events to drive sales 
•	Educated customers and nurtured relationships with repeat patrons

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Jenna Villani: Manager, Buyer in Ocean City, MD

Jenna Villani

K-Coast Surf Shop

University of Delaware