Robert Newton

General Manager/Buyer · Bike Bling

Vista, CA

In My Own Words

I would summarize myself as one who is driven to succeed. Someone who sees obstacles as an opportunity to employ my unique blend of skills to overcome and build on to keep moving forward. I am good natured, fiercly loyal, and love to compete. I have been an athlete my entire life and continue to do so through cycling and swimming.

Work Experience

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General Manager/Buyer

Bike Bling

2014 – 2016

• Analyze series of metrics for making strategic and tactical buying decisions. • Manage sales, buying, service and warehouse staff of 20+ employees. • Manage inventory using Just-In-Time replenishment system through Microsoft Access • Keep informed of new product and market trends through various cycling media publications and social media • Contributed social media content keeping up to date on current algorithms to maximize post exposure • Create Purchase Orders and delegate buying duties to buyer staff