Todd Hanson
701 West Jefferson St
Alexandria, VA 22301
(821) 555-6218
thanson@earthlink.net
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OBJECTIVE
A position as men's apparel buyer for a major department store.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Assisted buyers in selection of merchandise.
• Created promotional concepts.
• Prepared orders, budgets, and inventories.
• Purchased and maintained inventory for a $12M company.
• Designed newspaper and radio advertisements.

EXPERIENCE

Jones' Department Stores, Washington, D.C.
Assistant Buyer, 1997 - Present
Assisted in purchases of men's wear sold in men's departments at 40 stores nationwide,
with yearly annual sales exceeding $3M. Assisted in drafting of budgets, problem solving
for individual branches, and developing new merchandising concepts. Analyzed sales and
planned key promotional events.

The Athlete's Source, Richmond, VA
Assistant Buyer, 1993 - 1997
Compiled and maintained records of items purchased or transferred between departments.
Interviewed suppliers to obtain price and specification information. Prepared and sent
purchase orders, communicated with vendors to Ensure the availability and delivery dates
of goods. Worked with the head buyer to develop new concepts and merchandising ideas.

EDUCATION

B.A., Business Administration & Retail Sales, 1993
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR