Amanda Crampton
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Dynamic merchandising professional with extensive experience in optimizing product placement to maximize sales performance. Expertise in inventory management and trend analysis drives strategic decision-making and enhances operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments and adeptly adapting to changing market demands. Dependable, goal-oriented individual committed to consistently achieving and exceeding business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Kohls Department Store
Lacey, WA
07.2021 - Current
- Drove 2,000+ Kohls Card applications, achieving a 2.5% credit conversion rate through associate coaching and daily performance accountability.
- Managed and coached 65 associates across multiple departments in a high volume $8M retail location, ensuring sales targets, operational standards, and customer experience metrics were consistently met.
- Maintained a 1.17% inventory shrink, outperforming loss-prevention targets through operational audits, recovery standards, inventory controls.
- Managed truck unload, freight processing, and sales floor replenishment while maintaining 100% completion of weekly merchandising directives.
- Analyzed sales and product performance data to optimize sales floor merchandising and product placement, driving increased customer engagement and sales.
- Managed weekly scheduling for executive leadership and 65 associate workforce, maintaining payroll within budget and ensuring accurate cash office management.
- Championed associate engagement and workplace culture by coordinating recognition programs, team events, and leadership support initiatives that strengthened morale across the store.
- Managed overnight operations and cross-team coordination during a full-store refresh and construction project, leading 10+ associates and construction crew, completing the initiative two days ahead of schedule while maintaining uninterrupted store operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03-2021
Skills
- Merchandise planning & assortment strategy
- Inventory forecasting & optimization
- Retail analytics & sell through
- Pricing, promotions & markdowns
- Planogram development & visual merchandising
- Team leadership & cross functional collaboration
- Advanced in Qlik analytics
Affiliations
Military spouse
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Kohls Department Store
07.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University