Raul Morales Resume 2014
- 1. Raul Morales 425 Hyde St Apt 32, San Francisco, CA 94109, Telephone: (510) 637 9761. E-mail: raul_morales2010@yahoo.com EXPERIENCE: AMM New Business Opportunities eBay Inc. 4/2004 – Present  Developed solid business relationships with clients through regular and proactive contact.  Functionally Work with all eBay Business Units to Surface Strategic Products and Marketing Campaigns, Securing in demand product for prime exposure on Deals page.  Deals sourcing and Analysis of Trends and internal ebay analytics data.  Negotiate market low prices.  Manage necessary processes involved in co-investment.  Forecasting and sizing opportunity for Fashion Sales & Events .  Perform ad hoc analysis in response to business needs.  Curate and merchandise seasonal and special Marketing campaigns; i.e. FIFA World Cup.  Product and assortment selection. Retail Sales SAKS FIFTH AVE, San Francisco, CA 9/2012 – 4/2014  Provide fashion/wardrobe advice to clients, helping feeling their best.  Maintain well stocked and merchandising the selling floor, according to Saks' visual standards.  Build individual and group sales volume through the establishment and maintenance of customer relationships through the company's clientele system, social media and personal communication.  Established new accounts.  When in Women's Contemporary, I drove business to Denim promoting the department, in men's advanced designer, I overlook the Rag and Bone department.  Trained in selling women's contemporary, sportswear clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, men's advanced designer, men's jewelry, furnishings, small leather goods, men's clothing, accessories and leather goods. Merchandiser SAKS FIFTH AVE, San Francisco, CA 1/2008 – 9/2012  Cared for the merchandising area at the men’s s tore: displayed and conceptualized merchandise presentations upholding the visual standards.  As s is ted in the maintenance of the Men’s s tore.  Planned and Executed sale, pre-sale and markdown setup .  Reviewed and analyzed inventory data for electronic markups, markdowns and balancing.  Recommended and executed setup for sales, promotional events, clearance, floor moves/renovations, and special events.  Created and executed an efficient control and procurement process for repairs.  Executed return to vendor, transfers, salvage: electronically and physically.  Proces s ed vendors ’ Direct s hipments Assistant Manager SAKS FIFTH AVE, San Francisco, CA 07/2007 – 1/2008  Supported the s upervis ion of daily activities in the Men’s Clothing department: s elling, cus tomer s ervice, merchandising, floor management.  Coached associates for all levels of selling skills.  Supported the Men’s Clothing DM handling customer service issues.  Executed and maintained visual merchandising and selling floor standards.  Aided in communicating promotional event information to maximize results.  Helped strategize and manage sale setup.  Helped prepare semi-annual physical inventory.  Identified merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback.  Managed the floor in the absence of the DM.  Partnering with the buying office in New York to manage return to vendor merchandise, damages and price changes Buyer Full SOLECTRON CORP, Guadalajara, Mex 03/2005 – 03/2007  Placed and managed purchase orders based on planned demands  Solved material shortages, Return materials to vendors and Kept the production flow up to date.  Resolved receiving and Accounts Payable issues: discrepancy report and outstanding invoices.  Created and maintained purchased parts profile in the master of materials.  Procured part numbers with suppliers, brokers and manufacturers worldwide.
- 2.  Managed the business relationships with strategic suppliers: Updated lead times, capacities, technology and pricing, Negotiated prices and quantities  Coordinated supplier issues and corrective actions and change-order implementation with suppliers  Monitored EDI orders and updated responses with correct information. Product Sourcing Specialist SOLECTRON CORP, Guadalajara, Mex 10/2005 –03/ 2006  Sourced and purchased electronic components,  Ensured shipment terms and sourcing information is up to date  Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing of components.  Developed and maintain good relationships with suppliers, by assisting in resolving supplier paymen t , performance, insurance and customer satisfaction issues SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATONS:  Experience in retail merchandising: ready-to-wear, accessories, small leather goods, fine jewelry.  Knowledge of the luxury retail environment.  Creatively executing and maintaining visual statements.  Field of study in Marketing, Distribution and Logistics and experience in inventory management  Customer oriented: experience in Telemarketing, Public Relations, Sales, Marketing research  Experience in a multinational OEM as a buyer in the International Purchasing Team.  I posses strong presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills  Lifelong interest in fashion and arts  Experience as a dresser: Macys Passport 2009 and the Westfield Santa Clara Fashion show 20 09.  Informatics literate: Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, PCSS, Power Point, Photoshop, Internet, Outlook; Supply Chain Management Systems exposure: BAAN, ORACLE, SAAP.  Multilingual/English, Spanish native speaker, Intermediate French  Quick learner, directive mind, collaborative, dedicated, detail oriented, professional, multitask ability EDUCATION: ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, 2010 – 2013: MFA Fashion Merchandising. City college of San Francisco, 2008 – 2009; coursework completed includes: - Retail buying - Fashion Merchandising – Image Consulting – Field work Fashion Merchandising. UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA, 2004 – 2005: Seminar in Marketing Strategies and Sales Techniques, Fall 2005. UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA, 2000 – 2004: Bachelors Degree, BS in Marketing. REFERENCES Yvonne Fung, Daily Deals Fashion Buyer, eBay, San Jose, CA Conrad Janus, Marketing Director, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Desert, CA. Giles Marsden, Store Director at Ralph Lauren, Los Angeles, CA. Jared Drube, Sample Coordinator, Levi's, San Francisco, CA. Laritza Ruiz, Senior Buyer, Flextronics, San Jose, CA