Lessa Patterson
@lessapatterson
Retail buyer and customer-focused retail professional skilled in trend analysis and visual merchandising.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a retail buyer and sales-focused professional with hands-on experience selecting inventory, coaching staff, and creating style trend reports to drive sales. In my current role I buy for a secondhand store, perform frequent personal shopping for customers, and present reports that align inventory with desirability and fashion patterns.
I bring strong customer service, money-handling, research and teamwork skills developed across retail roles and seasonal positions, plus extracurricular experience in theatre and freelance writing that sharpens my communication and creative problem-solving. I am committed to delivering excellent shopping experiences and mentoring colleagues to elevate store performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Buyer
Buffalo Exchange
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Buy inventory for a secondhand store based on desirability, trends and sales patterns; coach staff and conduct personal shopping and style trend reporting to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
BWSales Associate
Bath & Body Works
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Provided customer service, product sampling and sales support while handling transactions and maintaining safe cash procedures during seasonal retail periods.
BWSeasonal Associate
Bath & Body Works
Oct 2019 - Jan 2020 (3 months)
Temporary seasonal role assisting customers, processing transactions and supporting store operations to maximize sales during peak periods.
After-School Assistant
Freelance / Local Programs
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Cared for up to 25 preschool and kindergarten-age children, following safety and first-aid procedures while leading activities, supervising students and supporting classroom routines.
Freelance Writer
Independent
Wrote creative short stories, monologues and scripts and contributed articles to Hippie Magazine and other outlets, including work for the issue 'Flow'.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Deer Valley High School
High School Diploma, High School
Activities and societies: Participated in 26 theatre productions over 10 years in school, community theatre, and Montessori Academy college productions.
Completed high school coursework at Deer Valley High School with participation in theatre and extracurricular activities.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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