Elle Pulli
Centennial
Summary
Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and sales analysis driving business growth and strengthening customer relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Buyer and Program Director
Bevy's Liquor World
Parker
03.2024 - Current
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers related to product pricing and delivery timelines.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, optimizing product turns.
- Created incentive programs to drive employee performance toward monthly sales targets, fostering a competitive environment.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on effective wine presentation techniques, enhancing customer engagement.
- Guided employees in selling techniques while promoting cross-selling of products and services, increasing overall sales efficacy.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas of improvement in the sales process.
Proprietor
Amore Vino Wine and Spirits
Englewood
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of wine and spirits retail business, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations. including inventory control, vendor negotiations, and product pricing.
- Curated product selection based on customer preferences, enhancing sales and customer loyalty.
- Established and maintained a number of lucrative partnerships with vendors and suppliers, enabling optimal product pricing.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while controlling costs associated with ordering.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, fostering a productive and positive work environment.
- Maintained compliance with local liquor laws and regulations.
- Analyzed sales data and adjusted strategies to maximize revenue.
Customer Support Team Member
Bluprint
Denver
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure proper implementation of fraud prevention policies.
- Participated in special projects related to fraud prevention or process improvements.
- Identified areas where additional controls could be implemented in order to strengthen existing fraud prevention systems.
- Provided exceptional customer support, resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Performed data entry tasks for customer support requests.
General Manager
Lala's Wine Bar
Denver
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure exceptional customer service at the wine bar.
- Managed staff schedules and training programs for optimal team performance.
- Coordinated special events and wine tastings, increasing customer engagement and loyalty.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock control processes.
- Established strong vendor relationships, ensuring quality wine sourcing and favorable pricing.
- Monitored financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and strategies for revenue generation.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Skills
- Product curation
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Sales and data analysis
- Expense management
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service
Timeline
Wine Buyer and Program Director
Bevy's Liquor World
03.2024 - Current
Proprietor
Amore Vino Wine and Spirits
01.2021 - 01.2024
Customer Support Team Member
Bluprint
01.2017 - 07.2020
General Manager
Lala's Wine Bar
07.2008 - 07.2016