Alison Taylor
Buyer/Purchaser/Merchandiser
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About
Retail and merchandising professional with 20+ years of experience in purchasing, vendor management, and inventory control. Skilled in multi-line buying, assortment planning, and data-driven decision making. Proven success driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and building strong vendor relationships to support retail operations.
Experience
Buyer | Summit Hut | July 2001 to August 2025
Developed and managed a diverse, profitable product assortment across two brick-and-mortar stores and one e-commerce site, driving sales growth and margin improvement in apparel, soft goods, hard goods, informational products, and gifts.
Skills: Purchasing · Inventory Management · Vendor Management · Merchandise Planning · Open to Buy Management · Multi-channel Retail
Education
University of Arizona | Master of Music | Oboe Performance | 1999-2001
Performed as Principal Oboist for the University of Arizona Symphonic Orchestra, Kachina Wind Quintet, and Opening Minds Through the Arts Wind Quintet. Competed nationally in the Coleman, Carmel, and Fischoff Chamber Music Competitions as a member of the Kachina Wind Quintet
