AKAISHA HOWZE
Mobile,AL
Summary
Strategic Retail Leader with expertise in softlines operations and inventory management. Proven in driving sales, enhancing merchandising, and developing high-performing teams. Focused on improving customer experience and operational efficiency while optimizing product flow and inventory accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Footwear Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Mobile, Alabama
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised, coached, and developed team members, enhancing performance and accountability.
- Led daily store operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, effective merchandising, and efficient product flow.
- Executed company initiatives and seasonal sets, implementing promotional displays to maximize sales impact.
- Worked with management to develop strategies for improving sales performance. to achieve sales goals and improve store performance
- Ensured high standards of customer service by actively engaging with customers and addressing their needs. by supporting sales floor teams and resolving customer concerns.
inventory accuracy assistant
J C Penney
Mobile, Alabama
10.2007 - 07.2020
- Conducted audits and cycle counts to improve data integrity and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Trained associates on inventory procedures and operational standards to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Supported store operations by organizing stockroom layout and optimizing product flow.
- Assisted with merchandising and replenishment of soft lines departments to optimize product availability.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2013
High School Diploma -
M. T. Blount High School
Mobile, AL05-2004
Skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory accuracy
- Operational efficiency
- Time management and delegation
- Visual presentation standards
- Customer experience enhancement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Effective communication
- Improved department organization leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction
Timeline
Footwear Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2020 - Current
inventory accuracy assistant
J C Penney
10.2007 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
M. T. Blount High School