RESUME

Tyler Pond

Maple Valley, WA ● typond@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/tylermpond

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising June 2024

Central Washington University| Ellensburg, WA

Minor in Business

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Sales Associate January 2024 – June 2024

Performance Footwear and Outdoor Gear | Ellensburg, WA

Played a key role in preparing purchase orders, and securing future inventory based on forecasts and time of year.
Collaborated with the operations department to refine the inventory counting processes by updating and revising brand data monthly.
Researched apparel/equipment popularity and reputation to make strategic stocking decisions and lower turnover rates.
Trained and prepared new staff on store policies and practices while promoting a collaborative environment.

Retail Sales Associate February 2022 – May 2023

Mountain High Sports Inc. | Ellensburg, WA

Managed multiple tasks in the front and back of the store, enhancing its overall organization and productivity.
Assisted guests who had questions regarding apparel, equipment, and services they were interested in.
Accurately balanced cash flow at the start and end of the day, ensuring an exact balance while reducing discrepancies.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Sales and Management Internship May 2023 – September 2023

The Buckle Inc. | Bellevue, WA

Personally supervised the men’s shorts department and paid attention to incoming freight, trends, and textile knowledge.
Researched current trends and used this knowledge to create eye-catching displays throughout the sales floor.
Cooperated with fellow team members in managing seasonal markdowns.

Summer 2022 Internship June 2022 – August 2022

Mountain High Sports Inc. | Ellensburg, WA

Worked with the owner of the company to produce a sample purchase order for Patagonia’s Summer 2024 collection.
Created original layouts and produced 20+ window displays over the course of the internship.
Obtained hands-on, retail-based, experience along with business and entrepreneurial information.

College Participation February 2020

CWU Many Faces of Entrepreneurship Tournament | Yakima, WA

Oversaw and managed a group of high school attendants in a competition to create an original entrepreneurial product.
Created a unique and interesting learning environment for 150+ high school students.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS

Computer Software | Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FL Studio
Language| Fluent in English, Intermediate-level Spanish