AMBER LAGAMBA
Bethel Park,PA
Summary
Retail professional with 15+ years in merchandising planning/execution/management and team mentoring roles. Proven track record with team development both in store and hybrid/remote settings. Successful at evaluating training needs. Highly motivated with the desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Supervisor, Mars DRT Walmart
Advantage Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Hires, trains, coaches, and develops a team of merchandisers for Mars Wrigley that services 80 Walmart stores across four states.
- Oversees call coverage through scheduling merchandisers, and reviewing reports.
- Responsible for achieving and maintaining all client and customer standards by overseeing and directing the activities of retail sales representatives.
- Works closely with Business Development Managers, Clients, Store Managers, and various retail personnel to ensure that retail business objectives are met.
Merchandising Specialist
Hasbro Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2015 - 06.2023
- Helped interview, hire, train, and manage a team of core and seasonal merchandisers, in person and virtually.
- Maintained high retention due to leadership, and team development.
- Helped develop and execute a new virtual training program.
- Ensured policy compliance, merchandising excellence, and the development of positive business relationships with the team, as well as store personnel.
- Gathered information and provided ongoing market intelligence regarding competition and product.
- Analyzed, identified, and implemented opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
- Point of contact for IT issues with iPads and store devices, such as Walmart Volt and Target Zebra devices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Administration
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA08.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- IOS/Android
- Self Motivated
- Results Oriented
- Dedicated Team Player
- Project Planning
- Creative Thinker
- Training & Development
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Territory Supervisor, Mars DRT Walmart
Advantage Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Merchandising Specialist
Hasbro Inc
05.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art Administration
Waynesburg University
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