stephani hatfield

shift lead and beertender

About

Over 10 years of combined experience in the fashion, music and sports industry. Currently the Buyer at Hot Topic for all Novelty Accessories for ecommerce at a total of 32 categories across the company. Thorough knowledge in music, fashion, sports, brands and trends. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams. Excels in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task very well. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelors Degree focused in Business.

Country

united states

City

ontario

Industry

retail

Skill

sales, retail, marketing, social media, social networking, data entry, social media marketing, customer service, facebook, visual merchandising, product development, merchandising, outlook, inventory management, microsoft word, music industry, fashion, microsoft office, microsoft excel, powerpoint, event planning, event management, customer satisfaction, time management, business strategy, management, public relations, leadership

Experience

shift lead and beertender

hamilton family brewery

2020-7 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

buyer - license accessories and electronics

hot topic

2017-5 - 2018-11 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Buyer of Auto, Candy, Key Chains, Lanyards, Pins, Enamel, Phone, Patches, Stickers and Electronics. * Communicates with vendors regularly to ensure order accuracy, integrity and timely delivery. * Assorting all product to make compelling stories for store and web presentations * Staying up-to-date on trends by attending trade shows, concerts, festivals and sporting events and keeping up with online trends * Work closely with vendors to ensure proper markdown allowances are in place to improve profitability * Created and maintained Open-To-Buy to track receipt flow per month. * Teaming up with planning and allocations teams to make sure plans are correct and inventory is being sent out to stores and web accurately. * Maintaining and adjusting purchase orders to stay on plans.

marketing intern

hopeless records

2007-12 - 2008-3 · 4 mos

Promotion for bands and tours. Working with labels website and myspace. Packaging and shipping.

vet technician and pet nurse

banfield pet hospital

2006-3 - 2007-10 · 1 yr 8 mos

Assistant to Veterinarian. Assisted in surgeries, blood draws, shots and helping in rooms. Data entry, checking patients in and out, and answering phones.

buyer - novelty accessories for web

hot topic

2018-11 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

* Buyer of all Novelty Accessories for web division. * Working with Marketing and Social Teams to help curate stories and emails for product. * Product development for areas such as Home Goods, Pins, Keychains, Auto, Phone, Electronics, Papergoods, Plush and Blind. * Communicates with vendors regularly to ensure order accuracy, integrity and timely delivery. * Assorting all product to make compelling stories for store and web presentations * Staying up-to-date on trends by attending trade shows, concerts, festivals and sporting events and keeping up with online trends * Created and maintained Open-To-Buy to track receipt flow per month. * Teaming up with planning and allocations teams to make sure plans are correct and inventory is being sent out to stores and web accurately. * Maintaining and adjusting purchase orders to stay on plans.

merch coordinator for body jewlery, costume jewelry and sunglasses

hot topic

2008-3 - 2012-2 · 4 yrs

Assisting the buyer with product development and business strategies for the department. Reviewing theme plans, weekly sales, sales reports, hot sellers, and projections with the team. Writing orders and contacting vendors to follow up on product.

assistant buyer for girls rock tee's

hot topic

2012-1 - 2013-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

associate buyer - internet tees

hot topic

2016-5 - 2017-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

* ·Communicate with vendors regularly to ensure order accuracy, integrity and timely delivery. * Assort all product for web presentations * Staying up-to-date on trends by attending trade shows and keeping up with online trends * ·Work closely with vendors to ensure proper markdown allowances are in place to improve profitability * ·Created and maintained Open-To-Buy to track receipt flow per month. * ·Maintain and adjust purchase orders to stay on plans. * Work closely with team to create compelling internet only assortments and licensed or music collections

associate buyer of body jewelry and sunglasses

hot topic

2014-2 - 2016-5 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Hot Topic is a leading retailer of music and pop culture licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts for guys and girls. Founded in 1988 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic has grown to over 650 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and employs over 10,000 associates. At Hot Topic, our teams are comprised of creative, talented individuals who are passionate about delivering the HOTTest retail experience and expert customer service. We succeed as a team by maintaining our respect for others, commitment to open communication, and our deep connection with our customers. With over 25 years of success in our industry, and endless opportunities for career growth and development, we invite you to join our Hot Topic family. Apply for a job today! www.hottopiccareers.com