Christi (Frederick) Schulz

Past

• Procurement Specialist at Hunter Communications
• Owner at Christine Schulz, Virtual Assisting
• Manager, Inventory Planning at Harry and David

• Assistant Buyer, Inventory, Gift Plants at Harry and David
• Assistant Buyer, Roses and Garden Care at Harry and David
• Merchandise Coordinator, Perennials & Bulbs at Harry and David

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Education

• Southern Oregon University

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Industry

Retail

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Summary

Currently Procurement Specialist with Hunter Communications, Inc.
Ten years experience with Jackson & Perkins Direct Marketing.
Fall 2002 Graduate of Harry & David Executive Development Program.
FY02 Outstanding Performance Award winner, Harry & David.

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Specialties:

inventory usage planning and procurement, marketing, small business set-up and administration, legal transcription and proofreading

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Experience

• Procurement Specialist

  Hunter Communications

  (Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

  September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)

  Sourcing and buying fiber optic networking materials and all supplies to support operations and growth of busy telecommunications company. Crew scheduling and office liaison.

• Owner

  Christine Schulz, Virtual Assisting

  (Events Services industry)

  January 2008 — September 2008 (9 months)

  Product assortment planning and development, inventory forecasting and administrative tasks, including Powerpoint presentation, proofreading, copyediting and transcription services.

• Manager, Inventory Planning

  Harry and David

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

  July 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 7 months)

  Jackson & Perkins Direct Mail Division: Support Vice President Inventory & Financial Planning to manage work-flow among Inventory Planning team members, forecast staffing requirements and make hiring recommendations. Train new hires. Calculate inventory reserve for budget forecasts. Manage net sales and order fill rate by efficient demand forecasting and inventory management. Support transition of company to new ownership and management.

• Assistant Buyer, Inventory, Gift Plants

  Harry and David

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

  September 2005 — July 2006 (11 months)

  Jackson & Perkins Direct Mail Division: Support Director of Operations and Inventory to manage net sales and order fill rate by efficient demand forecasting and inventory management. Implement effective up-sell, cross-sell and substitution strategies. Manage website, telephone special and outbound telemarketing efforts. Expedite delivery of inbound product. Track product develpment and quality assurance process.

• Assistant Buyer, Roses and Garden Care

  Harry and David

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

  September 2002 — September 2005 (3 years 1 month)

  Jackson & Perkins Direct Mail Division: Support Buyer to meet divisional goals by creating catalog and website pagination and financial plans. Develop product assortment and five-year plans for propagation requirements. Manage in-season product sales to maximize sales and eliminate excess. Communicate at all levels within Harry & David. Manage vendor relationships.

• Merchandise Coordinator, Perennials & Bulbs

  Harry and David

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

  June 1999 — September 2002 (3 years 4 months)

  Jackson & Perkins Direct Mail Division: Support Assistant Buyer to meet divisional goals by analyzing product demand and inventory levels to maximize sales and eliminate excess inventory. Communicate with other departments and outside vendors.

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Education

• Southern Oregon University

Additional Information

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Groups:

Creation Speaks (www.creationspeaks.org)

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Honors:

Outstanding Performance Award, Harry and David, FY00 Q2

Christi (Frederick) Schulz’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch