Christie Martin is an experienced buyer and merchandiser with over 4 years of experience managing multiple product categories across 20+ retail locations. She currently works as a Buyer for USA Discounters, where she is responsible for purchasing, stock balancing, and vendor relationships for 24 stores. Previously, she was an Assistant Buyer and Assistant Manager at USA Discounters and Finish Line, respectively. She has a Master's degree in Business and Industry Training and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Old Dominion University.

1. CHRISTIE S. MARTIN
Cell: 757-615-9666 ChristieSelina@gmail.com LinkedIN: Christie Martin
BUYER/MERCHANDISER
Creative and detail-oriented buyer/merchandiser professional with four years of experience. I have the
ability to manage multiple categories of products across 20+ locations while staying abreast of market
trends and building lasting relationships with suppliers. I learn quickly, work independently and train
others in a way that makes me a dependable and likeable co-worker.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USA DISCOUNTERS, Norfolk, VA Jan. 2012- Present
Buyer
As a Buyer, I have independent categories for which I purchase on a weekly basis for 24 stores across the
United States. I am responsible for utilizing a min/max procedure in order to keep appropriate stock in
stores as well as maintaining an open-to-buy. It is imperative in this position to maintain working
relationships with vendors to keep freight costs at a minimum and to have product delivered in a timely
fashion.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for new item card set-up, including information pertaining to cost and retail, package
dimensions, master-pack quantities, store locations, and min/max quantities
2. Responsible for stock balancing, transferring products and tracking rate of sales in each store
3. Prepares merchandising/stock reports for bi-weekly merchandising meetings with store
management
4. Work with stores and vendors to handle concealed damage, product damages, and shipment
shortage claims.
5. Maintains merchandising wall of current assortment of products and updates sales and quantities
sold
6. Develop product memos for new items added to assortment line-up
7. Prepares images, verbiage, and specification sheets for all items shown on company website
8. Work with vendors to obtain appropriate stock for items featured in monthly advertisements
9. Participate in vendor meetings on a bi-monthly and quarterly basis
USA DISCOUNTERS, Norfolk, VA June 2011- Jan. 2012
Assistant Buyer
As an Assistant Buyer, I was hired to assist the Buying Manager in all facets pertaining to purchasing
including the transferring of product between locations and creating purchase orders when needed. I was
actively involved in department projects and presentations pertaining to sales and new product
assortments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Checked receipt of goods on a daily basis for specific categories
2. Tracked purchase orders and updated ETA’s as necessary

2. CHRISTIE S. MARTIN
Cell: 757-615-9666 ChristieSelina@gmail.com LinkedIN: Christie Martin
3. Purchased goods for specific categories as directed by the Buying Manager
4. Transferred goods between warehouses and stores as directed by the Buying Manager
5. Prepared quotes on special order merchandise for customers
OTHER EXPERIENCE
FINISH LINE, Chesapeake, VA Aug.2010- June 2011
Assistant Manager
As an assistant manager, I was able to help achieve stores’ sales goals and oversee sales associate’s
compliance with store policies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Achieve and exceed individual sales goal
2. Assist with store’s visual directives
3. Utilize a POS system when handling customer transactions
4. Handle customer concerns and complaints
5. Updated and maintained store planner
6. Open and close store on daily basis and make bank deposits at the end of the night
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Master of Science (MS) in Business and Industry Training (2013)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fashion Merchandising (2010)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
WPM: 52