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Amanda Hagerman

Fort Worth

Summary

Dynamic Retail Coverage Merchandiser with Acosta Group, recognized for enhancing brand visibility and driving sales through strategic merchandise displays and effective stock rotation. Proven ability to foster strong customer relationships and optimize store layouts, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. A dependable team player with excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Strengthened vendor partnerships through consistent communication and collaboration on product launches and promotions.
  • Ensured accurate pricing by regularly updating price tags, shelf labels, and promotional signage.
  • Provided constructive feedback to manufacturers regarding packaging design improvements based on consumer behavior insights gained from store visits.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by routinely organizing backroom spaces for easier access to products during restocking processes.
  • Increased sales by diligently restocking shelves with high-demand products in a timely manner.
  • Optimized product placement by analyzing sales data, trends, and customer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.
  • Enhanced product visibility by executing strategic merchandise displays and store layouts.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by effectively managing inventory levels and stock rotation.
  • Conducted regular store audits to assess compliance with company standards and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with store management through effective communication and collaboration on merchandising initiatives.
  • Reduced out-of-stock occurrences by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly addressing discrepancies or shortages.
  • Promoted cross-departmental collaborations within stores to ensure cohesive merchandising strategies aligned with overall store goals.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Served as a reliable resource for store managers, providing insights on product performance and sales data to inform future purchasing decisions.

Regional District Manager

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2019 - 05.2024
  • Managed a team of up to 25 and up to 60 stores.
  • Assigned service orders to correct team members and found coverage for open locations as needed.
  • Met with clients for client visits and demonstrated the benefits of Acosta.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with personalized assistance, identifying needs, and providing recommendations.
  • Assisted in training new team members on company policies, procedures, and merchandising best practices for optimal performance.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Boosted brand awareness through the creation of eye-catching promotional displays that attracted customer attention.
  • Contributed to increased sales volume by actively participating in seasonal resets and planogram updates as needed.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at various locations by following established planograms.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.

Pre-K Teacherr

Cornerstone Childcare
02.2007 - 04.2018
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Assisted and supervised up to 25 children through entire school day.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.

Education

No Degree - Basics

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Child Development Associates -

Campfire USA
Fort Worth, TX
01-2009

Azle High School
Azle, TX
05-1995

Skills

  • Shelf maintenance
  • Stock rotation
  • Brand awareness
  • Merchandise display
  • Planogram execution
  • Store layouts
  • Visual merchandising
  • Stock control
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quick learner
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Motivated team player
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Customer relationships

Timeline

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Group
06.2024 - Current

Regional District Manager

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2019 - 05.2024

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2018 - 04.2019

Pre-K Teacherr

Cornerstone Childcare
02.2007 - 04.2018

No Degree - Basics

Tarrant County College

Child Development Associates -

Campfire USA

Azle High School

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