Christina Leonberg
Bryan,United States
Summary
Results-driven Merchandising and Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in field reset operations and product distribution. Demonstrated success in implementing strategic marketing initiatives that boost operational efficiency and enhance product visibility. Proven track record of leveraging innovative merchandising techniques to drive sales growth and improve market presence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operations Manager
Davaco Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Manage and oversee all aspects of merchandising and fixture installation projects for big-box retail stores
- Develop project timelines and manage project schedules to ensure on-time completion
- Monitor and track project budgets to ensure costs are kept within budget
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand project requirements and provide solutions to any issues that may arise
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and ensure customer satisfaction
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of merchandisers and fixture installers to ensure a high level of performance and productivity
- Conduct on-site visits to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines and standards
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements to continuously improve project execution and efficiency
Travel Reset Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
05.2013 - 06.2024
- Execute resets of specific store departments or entire stores in accordance with established planograms
- Collaborate with store managers to determine optimal placement for merchandise displays
- Construct fixtures to effectively showcase new store merchandise
- Identify opportunities for improvement in reset procedures and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding challenges encountered during resets
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement seasonal merchandise plans
- Cultivate relationships with store managers to understand their specific needs and preferences for merchandise displays
Logistics Specialist
Amazon Warehouse
Houston, USA
04.2015 - 02.2022
- Managed customer relations through problem-solving and logistical communications
- Performed as a Package Handler/Sortation: palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and staging products on outbound docks
- Ensured adherence to expected quantity and quality control utilizing LRT scanners
- Conducted quality control of robotics stowing pods and maintained clear pathways for their assigned movement
- Monitored order tracking and informed customers of status updates or potential delays
- Developed strategies to optimize the utilization of available resources
- Collaborated with third-party logistics partners to optimize shipping routes and reduce transportation costs
- Monitored and reported on key performance indicators, including delivery times, inventory accuracy, and shipment costs
- Worked closely with various departments, including purchasing and inventory management, to ensure accurate and timely inventory levels
Regional Territory Manager Vendor Merchandiser
Quick Turn Merchandising
Brazos Valley, USA
03.2010 - 04.2017
- Constructed and deconstructed displays in accordance with planogram standards
- Recruited, trained, and led a team to meet workload demands in the surrounding area
- Managed daily operations, including receiving and scanning products related to purchase orders
- Conducted cycle counts and maintained inventory and quality control on a daily basis to maximize sales
- Implemented in-season pricing strategies, promotions, and markdowns to achieve financial targets
- Led the execution of new planograms across multiple stores to enhance product visibility
Education
Associate’s Degree - Business Marketing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX05.2011
Skills
- LRT Gun Operation
- Custom Millwork Expertise
- Coordinating Events
- Client Retention Techniques
- Team Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Retail Merchandising
- Supervision
- Client Relationship Management
- Content Development
- Critical Thinking
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- Client-Centric Sales
- Proficient in Power Tools
- Inside Sales
- Visual Communication Design
- Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Fashion Retail
- Brand Ambassador
- Instructional Expertise
- Product Development Management
- Construction Visual Design
- Recruitment
- SAS Proficiency
- Incident Management
- Crew Management
- Cash Handling
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management Software
- Data-Driven Forecasting
- B2B Sales Expertise
- Long-Term Planning
- Document Control
- Event Promotion
- Salesforce
- Web Design
- Field-Based Labor
- Client Account Management
- Freight Management
- Product Presentations
- Sales Management
- Retail Operations Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Pricing Optimization
- Customer Support
- Effective Communication
- Effective Negotiation
- Employee Training
- Planogram Adherence
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Procurement
Certification
Driver’s License, 02/01/24, 07/01/32
Community Service
- Community Volunteer, 09/01/19, Present
- Youth Soccer Coach, 07/01/05, Present
- Children’s Ministries and Youth Mentoring, 07/01/03, Present
- Habitat for Humanity, 10/01/00, Present
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: True
- Authorized To Work: True
Timeline
Field Operations Manager
Davaco Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Amazon Warehouse
04.2015 - 02.2022
Travel Reset Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
05.2013 - 06.2024
Regional Territory Manager Vendor Merchandiser
Quick Turn Merchandising
03.2010 - 04.2017
Associate’s Degree - Business Marketing
Blinn College