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Aamir Merchant

Aamir Merchant

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

A versatile industrialist skilled in hospitality, retail, and event coordination management. Proven track record of fostering seamless integration of leadership, staff, and client engagement. Proficient in strategic planning, enhancing supplier partnerships, and efficient task delegation. Successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction, and purchases through consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing, and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and a superior work ethic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CANNABIS RETAIL SPECIALIST

IVY HALL DISPENSARY
12.2023 - Current
  • Built rapport with clientele through engaging conversations about their needs/preferences which ultimately led to increased loyaltysales.
  • Exceeded personal sales goals consistently while contributing to overall store performance metrics achievement.
  • Participated in regular training sessions for continuous improvement in retail knowledge and skills.
  • Managed inventory for optimal stock levels and efficient merchandise presentation.

EVENT LEAD LIAISON

IGNITE GLASS BLOWING STUDIO
03.2023 - Current
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for event related inquiries between both the clients and the event space aspect of the glass studio
  • Delegating and monitoring event timelines to ensure deadlines and objectives are met efficiently and smoothly
  • Develops relationships with venues and vendors to continually improve service
  • Planned and coordinated a dynamic and interactive environment
  • Reviews contracts to ensure they meet both the client and venue expectations
  • Negotiates contracts and secures bookings for clients

RETAIL MERCHANDISER / DEPARTMENT TRAINER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
11.2018 - 06.2023
  • Maintain maximum organization and productivity within various aspects of the specialty department at the midwest flagship location
  • Managed quality compliance logistics, including sanitation standards with logs, checklists, and SOPS
  • Routinely ordered inventory based on sale projections for products such as beer, spirits, coffee, and various cheeses
  • Work as a stand-in purchase writer for various sub-teams within the specialty department
  • Boosted sales through cross-merchandising, highlighting specialty products and keeping team members educated on new and existing products

MANAGER ON DUTY

POKEBOWL
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Opened and established company's flagship location
  • Led operation strategies and tracked inventory to ensure location met business and customer needs
  • Trained, managed and organized schedules for new employees


KITCHEN MANAGER

WATERFRONT CAFE
05.2010 - 12.2015
  • Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic and innovative recipes to generate repetitive business
  • Regularly inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality, food appearance and service
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests

Education

BA - Public Relations

LONESTAR COLLEGE SYSTEMS
Houston, TX
01.2017

Skills

  • Adaptive Learning
  • Retail Merchandise Quality Standards
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Product Merchandising
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Strategic Networking
  • Merchandising operations

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Culture & history
  • Growing plants
  • Volunteer work
  • Nature & travel
  • Event coordinating
  • Live musical experiences
  • Networking & promoting




Timeline

CANNABIS RETAIL SPECIALIST

IVY HALL DISPENSARY
12.2023 - Current

EVENT LEAD LIAISON

IGNITE GLASS BLOWING STUDIO
03.2023 - Current

RETAIL MERCHANDISER / DEPARTMENT TRAINER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
11.2018 - 06.2023

MANAGER ON DUTY

POKEBOWL
05.2017 - 01.2019

KITCHEN MANAGER

WATERFRONT CAFE
05.2010 - 12.2015

BA - Public Relations

LONESTAR COLLEGE SYSTEMS

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