Kaela Maheu
Assistant Buyer & Inventory Analyst · Gear Coop
Irvine, CA
In My Own Words
I am a college graduate with a desire to constantly learn new skills and spend every free moment playing in and advocating for the outdoors. As a creative problem-solver with a passion for organization (and making eye-catching, well-organized spreadsheets), I am comfortable in multi-hyphenate roles. I thrive in fun, professional environments where employees are valued members of a team.
Work Experience
Assistant Buyer & Inventory Analyst
Gear Coop2019 – Present
I provide analytical, operational, and clerical support to the buying team for 26 brands on Amazon’s 3rd party platform. I am well-versed in Amazon Seller Central, preparing and reporting on orders, analyzing sales figures and trends to anticipate future product needs, communicating effectively with key suppliers, and managing the purchasing and logistics process from order modification to invoice payment.
Banker & Cashier
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)2018 – 2019
I performed daily cash office functions and maintained cash office standards. I ensured the accurate and timely coordination of all daily transactions, reconciled registers daily, generated daily bank deposits, educated staff on ways to reduce payment fraud, and located and advised management of discrepancy sources.
Proposal Coordinator & Office Administrator
DKS Associates2016 – 2017
I managed and help successfully execute the competitive proposal efforts in response to RFP/RFQs for the Anaheim office. I facilitated story boarding sessions, managed multi-discipline proposal teams including internal personnel and sub-consultants, provided technical editing and quality control for all deliverables, created technical graphics (base maps, lane geometry, infographics, and cover art) in CorelDraw, ensured compliance to RFP/RFQ requirements, and built and regularly refreshed the Anaheim office’s stylized proposal templates in InDesign.
Key Carrier & Customer Service Coordinator
HomeGoods2010 – 2016
I acted as an extension of the store management team, taking on a leadership role as the manager-on-duty to ensure the execution of daily tasks to meet store goals. I addressed customer service issues to maintain customer satisfaction, ensured proper POS coverage and support, coordinated breaks for all associates, maintained the organization, cleanliness, and merchandising of the queue. I provided detailed training to all associates on personalizing the customer service experience to each guest, promoting credit card products, and recognizing fraud while providing continuous feedback and recognition to associates.