ACHARIA BOSTICK
West New York
Summary
Driven Merchandising Manager with 13 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
TJX Companies
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Streamlined merchandise flow by implementing efficient receiving processes and timely replenishment of the sales floor.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a well-stocked and organized sales floor, promptly addressing concerns, and providing exceptional service.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth within various product categories.
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
- Implemented innovative merchandising strategies that resulted in improved store layout and increased customer satisfaction.
- Reduced markdowns by optimizing inventory management processes and implementing demand forecasting techniques.
- Managed high-performing team members, providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities for career advancement.
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
Operations Manager
Ann Taylor: Loft (Flagship Location)
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Manager of Client Experience and Operations for Ann Taylor's Loft $12M location.
- Recruiter and assimilation administrator for new talent.
- Schedule editor for a staff of 85+ employee's
- Scheduled and led store walk thru's with cooperate team
- Allocations and Planning Partner for in store Merchandising and Product Planning.
- Visual and Content Creator for Loft Flagship's media page and company website (Loft.com).
- District leader and trainer for company loyalty program.
Operations Manager
New York & Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Operational Manager for New York and Company's $16M location.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.
- Created new revenue streams through weekly staff contests.
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
- Decreased Shrink Tier level from 4.22% to 2.11% within 4 months by installing new procedures and policies specifically for the store location.
- Strengthened company's business by leading training and developing staff knowledge of the company's Credit Reward Program. Trained 2 districts while consistently leading in weekly results.
- Worked directly with DSL and Allocations Department to achieve monthly targets.
- Experience with both Kronos and Workforce; creating, editing and closing daily and weekly payroll.
- Auditor of weekly deposits; Partnered with LP on monthly bases with ideas to improve LP standards.
Store Merchandise Manager
FOREVER 21
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Store Merchandise Manager for Forever 21's $70M location.
- Increased store exposure and clientele by creating original display ideas and windowe visuals
- Created planograms and templates for district and store location.
- Collaborated with celebrity artist such as Alec Monopoly, Ron Bass and more; Merchandising collections for Times Square's New York City Flagship stores and varies pop up shops.
- Supported corporate headquarters with numerous store openings throughout the New York City and Long Island districts by creating intriguing display presentations and merchandising the latest apparel trends.
- Trained store staff by reviewing and revising orientations and introducing product and sales training materials.
- Evaluated competition by visiting competing stores and gathering information such as style, quality, and price point of our competitors.
- Allocated inventory supply by studying product metrics, a
- Placed and expedited orders for stock and sale needs on monthly basis.
- Conducted conference meetings in discussion of future business plans and launches to increase sales for upcoming quarters and yearly goals for both district and region.
Education
Licensed Realtor For The State of New Jersey
Center For Real Estate Education
Hackensack, NJ05.2021
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
Garrett College
McHenry, MarylandDIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES
Flushing High School
Flushing, NYSkills
- 12 Year Merchandising Experience
- Retail display setup
- Planogram Design
- Store Display
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Retail Store Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Allocation and Planning
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
TJX Companies
06.2023 - Current
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
05.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Ann Taylor: Loft (Flagship Location)
01.2018 - 05.2021
Operations Manager
New York & Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
Store Merchandise Manager
FOREVER 21
01.2012 - 01.2017
Licensed Realtor For The State of New Jersey
Center For Real Estate Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
Garrett College
DIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES
Flushing High School