Katie Gaertner

About Katie Gaertner

I am a high-productivity, inventive problem solver with a proven track record of…

Experience

1. Purchasing

   Mcevoy Ranch

   Aug 2020 — Present · Petaluma, CA, US

   Oversee all purchasing activities for McEvoy Ranch retail, proprietary product development and project management for all categories, manufacturing and procurement, as well as inventory and systems management. Resource and manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and timelines to ensure all products, components, ingredients, and materials arrive at the most optimal price and work closely with production partners to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods. Manage all receiving and reconciling of accounts, working closely with AP and the warehouse teams. Project manage all new and existing programs end to end by coordinating across multiple channels, both internally and externally. Assist operations and inventory directors with projections and planning, as well as logistics and shipment booking and tracking. Work directly with controller and president to cement best practices and SOPs for operations companywide.

Education

• De Anza College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Fine and Studio Arts

  1999 — 2001

• FIDM

  Associate of Arts (AA), Design and Visual Communications, General

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Trade Shows
• Styling
• Management
• E-Commerce
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Retail Sales
• Sewing
• Forecasting
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Pricing
• Sales Management
• Grocery
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Demand Forecasting
• Retail
• Training
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Sourcing
• Budgets
• Food
• Retail Buying
• Consumer Products
• Photoshop
• Textile Design
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Negotiation
• Product Marketing