Chris Burns

About Chris Burns

Self-motivated, detailed‐oriented retail professional with an exceptional history in operational management, product and financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, buying and market analysis.• Strong analytical skills; supporting business operations through analysis of historical performance and trends.• Excellent communication skills; ability to relay information and give direction across multiple levels of operational areas.• Ability to identify and adjust business operations in conjunction with market trends and economic challenges.• Key leadership role for management of $70 million revenue department across multiple brands, properties and locations.• Improved overall business across all stores from $700k p/location to $1.1m p/location by implementing price optimization, assortment planning and inventory control initiatives.

Experience

1. Senior Buyer

   WHSmith North America

   Feb 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Strategically selects and manages product ts assortments for consumer electronic categories. Focus on sales, margin and category effiecency by analyzing trends, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory and collaborating with marketing for promotions. Mentor junior staff to drive growth and meet consumer demand.

Education

• College of Southern Nevada

  A, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Skills

• Expense Management
• Hospitality
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management
• Hiring
• Training
• Retail
• Hospitality Management
• Forecasting
• Food & Beverage
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Stratton Warren
• Inventory Management
• Department Budgeting
• Labor Management
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• General Ledger