Abbie Hudson
Environmental Scientist, Merchandising Specialist
Summary
Animal care provider with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care.
Knowledgeable employee experienced in fulfilling animal health requirements. Skilled handler with absolute comfort controlling and calming animals.
Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Merchandising Specialist
Buc-ee's
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized product recommendations and efficient service.
- Streamlined operational processes through effective communication between store departments, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly shifting focus from one task or department to another when needed based on business demands.
- Contributed to store aesthetics by designing creative visual displays for seasonal promotions.
- Optimized merchandise presentation to improve customer engagement and overall shopping experience.
- Promoted a positive work culture by fostering teamwork, sharing credit for successes, and providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
Merchandising Specialist
Best Buy
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Confirm products are put on sales floor properly and in a timely manner
- Build displays according to planogram specifications
- Perform ad set, price change, clean & bright, and functionality duties
- Assist customers as needed.
- Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
- Increased efficiency in stocking shelves by developing an organized system for merchandise handling during peak business hours.
- Increased customer engagement, designing interactive product displays that encouraged hands-on interaction.
Field Lab Technician
UNCP Department of Biology
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepare labs for professors and help students in the field, including answering general questions, setting up field equipment, and collecting/handling wild animals found in the field and ensuring they were safely handled and returned to their environment
- Cared for animals in biology department, including different species of fish as well as an eastern mud turtle
- Drive to location for field labs
- Clean and pack up equipment used during labs, such as casting nets, binoculars, scales, etc.
Box Turtle Technician
UNCP R.I.S.E Research Internship
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored two populations of eastern box turtles at two locations in North Carolina; The Lumber River State Park in Wagram and Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve in Southern Pines
- Placed radiotransmitters and temperature logging iButtons on each turtle, 20 from Weymouth Woods and 17 from the Lumber River
- We located turtles once per week and removed iButtons after approximately 6 weeks
- Recorded time of observation and GPS location for each turtle daily, as well as the current air temperature, wind speed and humidity for each turtles' location
- Measured shell width, length, height, and overall mass of all turtles in study as well as newly captured/recaptured turtles
- Made predictions and formed a hypothesis based on information gathered
- Created a poster and presented data at the R.I.S.E End of Summer Research Symposium at UNCP.
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for care of all animals in the store
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
- Worked closely with curatorial staff to ensure accurate recordkeeping of daily activities including feeding, cleaning, and medical treatments.
- Educated the public on general information on animals during special events
- Achieved weekly and seasonal sales goals; including email captures, selling puppy guides, and selling “Chance, Lucky, and Hope” plush dog toys during the Christmas season to help earn money for PetSmart Charities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
Game Advisor
GameStop
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Sold games, consoles, and other merchandise
- Achieved weekly sales goals; including selling a certain percentage of pre-owned games, selling Pro-Member cards, obtaining trade-ins, and getting pre-orders.
- Organized overall store and kept the store clean
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC 05.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Merchandising operations
Timeline
Merchandising Specialist
Buc-ee's
06.2022 - Current
Merchandising Specialist
Best Buy
04.2019 - 05.2022
Box Turtle Technician
UNCP R.I.S.E Research Internship
05.2018 - 08.2018
Field Lab Technician
UNCP Department of Biology
08.2017 - 12.2018
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart
06.2017 - 01.2018
Game Advisor
GameStop
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
05.2015 - 05.2018