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MERCHANDISE MANAGER
Summary

Detail-oriented merchandising professional aiming to apply 25 years of successful industry experience to add value to Visual Merchandiser role within Lowe's team. Eager to apply knowledge of sales strategy, color theory and consumer behavior to drive sales and increase revenue.

Skills
  • Retail display setup
  • Promotional planning
  • Merchandising
  • Product expertise
  • In-store event display management
  • Training & Development
Experience
07/2010 to Current
Merchandise ManagerLowe's － Ashland , KY
  • Assessed ordering needs and reviewed in-store sales and inventory levels.
  • Maintained records of inventory stock and shrinkage by conducting product audits every .
  • Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
  • Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Managed visual displays for Lowe's company to drive exposure and increase revenue.
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Supervised up to 70 employees on merchandising team.
  • Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across several locations.
01/2009 to 07/2010
Assistant ManagerKmart － Barboursville, WV
  • Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for 20+ member team.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
05/2006 to 08/2007
Store ManagerLowe's － Wilmington , OH
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Secured store perimeter and enforced safety procedures to minimize losses and protect assets.
  • Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility.
  • Reduced process lags by effectively managing 130 employees for productivity, efficiency and improvement.
  • Coached and empowered employees by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.
  • Updated store pricing, signage and merchandising to promote specials, sales and discounts.
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 130 employees and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence.
  • Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sales meetings to increase sales.
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
  • Oversaw merchandising and displays, signage, decorations and cleaning to maintain safety and readiness for customers.
  • Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
04/1994 to 05/2006
Assistant ManagerLowe's － South Point, OH
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Cultivated hands-on training, assessment, guidance and performance monitoring programs to coach and mentor employees.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Drove operational efficiency, building customer rapport to foster loyalty and increase sales.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Analyzed monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision making.
Education and Training
06/1989
High School DiplomaBoyd County High School － A Shland, KY
Some College (No Degree): Accounting And Business ManagementMorehead State University － Morehead, KY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lowe's
  • Kmart

School Attended

  • Boyd County High School
  • Morehead State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Merchandise Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Store Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) : Accounting And Business Management

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