Teresa Connelly
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Talented Merchandiser well-versed in stocking merchandise and creating promotional displays to maximize product sales.
Versatile team member offering over 13 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Standard Restaurant Supply
Las Vegas , NV
08.2020 - Current
- Process new shipments of stock daily: Unpack, tag and locate items in the system and in the correct section on the shop floor.
- Inspect new and existing merchandise for quality and create inventory variances when required for damaged or out of date stock.
- Daily perform randomized quality control checks throughout the store to ensure all sections are maintained to company standards.
- Check inventory levels and restock product displays on sales floor as necessary
- Update pricing and signage on product displays to educate customers.
- Create and manage aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase new company products and increase sales on older line items.
- Enhance overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product placement and display locations.
Department Lead- Home Decor/ Sales Associate
HOBBY LOBBY
LAS VEGAS , NEVADA
03.2012 - 08.2020
- Weekly Inventoried entire Home Decor department and placed order for new stock - approx 2000 line items each week
- Shipment: unpacked and sorted shipment, (approx 2000 line items) restocked department shelves: Home Decor has 35 full aisles and 100 table and endcap displays.
- Directed the three other team members in the tasks required for each day which included:
- Managing aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, promoted key items and suggested suitable alternate options
- Generally help to maintain clean and tidy Home Decor department and the store
- Change all Home Decor department sale signs weekly
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Retail Sales Associate
PIER 1, LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas , NV
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Provided excellent customer service with an emphasis on product knowledge and sales
- Stayed up to date with current promotions and communicated those to customers
- Promoted the store credit card and encourage customers to sign up / use their card for purchases that day
- Use a tailored approach for each customer to ascertain their shopping needs and suggest options that will appeal to them and encourage further purchases
- Other general duties included: unpack weekly shipment and restock shelves
- Work register
- Retrieve large items (furniture) from stock room or displays and assist in getting these items into customer vehicle after purchase
- Frequent use of 8 ft ladder
- Cleaned and maintained displays in store
- Achievements while in this position: Nominated Employee of the Quarter Jul-Sept 2011
Administrative Assistant to Operations Mgr
GEXPRO, FORMERLY GE SUPPLY
LAS VEGAS , NEVADA
10.2006 - 12.2009
- Provide administrative support to Branch Manager and Operations Manager. Additionally assisted all project managers by assembling and collating Proof Of Delivery for billing, preparing job submittals and reproducing blueprints
- Downloaded and requested internal system reports, distributed and filed
- Provide customer inquiry response and route calls appropriately using the multi-line telephone system
- Greet in-person customers and visitors, arrange lunch meetings.
- Utilized internal workflow system, process payment of invoices for all vendors and forward customer credit applications and supplier set-up requests to finance team for approval
- Archived end of year files according to auditing guidelines
- Responsible for inventory of and replenishment of all stationery, office equipment and break room supplies
- Ordered new computers as part of a three year asset refresh program on expiring leased equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolved printer and copier errors and faults (daily)
- Arranged service and repair of all equipment in the office and the warehouse, including the shipping scales, bubble wrap equipment and property issues such as repairs to roll-up doors, alarms, plumbing and air conditioning.
- Achievements while in this position: Saved over $1500 in operating costs and on stationery supplies with better efficiency in ordering
- Initiated a recycling program: for recycling office and warehouse paper and cardboard
- Set up a hazmat compliant system for recycling batteries, lamps and ballasts.
Education
High School Diploma -
HUCCLECOTE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gloucester, England No Degree - English Literature A/S Level
Gloucester School of Art And Technology
Gloucester, EnglandSkills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience with several specialized databases and proprietary systems
- Proficient in use of multi-line telephone system
Timeline
Merchandiser
Standard Restaurant Supply
08.2020 - Current
Department Lead- Home Decor/ Sales Associate
HOBBY LOBBY
03.2012 - 08.2020
Retail Sales Associate
PIER 1, LAS VEGAS
10.2010 - 03.2012
Administrative Assistant to Operations Mgr
GEXPRO, FORMERLY GE SUPPLY
10.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
HUCCLECOTE SECONDARY SCHOOL
No Degree - English Literature A/S Level
Gloucester School of Art And Technology
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