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Amy Hudson

Galva,IL

Summary

Retail Merchandiser with a proven track record at Acosta Sales & Marketing, excelling in visual merchandising and customer service. Skilled in inventory management and cash handling, I enhanced product visibility and boosted customer satisfaction through strategic display organization and effective collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
Galesburg, IL
11.2021 - Current
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and increase customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure compliance with brand standards and promotional guidelines.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and sales trends to optimize stock placement and reduce out-of-stock instances.
  • Trained new team members on merchandising techniques, ensuring consistent execution across multiple locations.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandise presentation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
  • Fostered relationships with store personnel to facilitate effective communication regarding merchandising needs and updates.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.

Retail Banker

Woodforest Bank
Kewanee, IL
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions to enhance service experience.
  • Processed loan applications and conducted credit checks to support lending decisions.
  • Educated clients on banking products and services to promote financial literacy.
  • Maintained compliance with banking regulations to ensure operational integrity.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, fostering positive client relationships.
  • Maintained high levels of cash handling accuracy, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Offered clients advice and guidance on digital and self-serve options to make banking easy, simple and fast.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional customer service.
  • Welcomed customers warmly to meet banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.

Cashier Team Lead

Burger King
Kewanee, IL
07.2000 - 2005
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions to enhance service experience.
  • Processed loan applications and conducted credit checks to support lending decisions.
  • Educated clients on banking products and services to promote financial literacy.
  • Maintained compliance with banking regulations to ensure operational integrity.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, fostering positive client relationships.
  • Maintained high levels of cash handling accuracy, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Offered clients advice and guidance on digital and self-serve options to make banking easy, simple and fast.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional customer service.
  • Welcomed customers warmly to meet banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.

Education

High School Diploma -

Galva Jr Sr High School
Galva, IL

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Merchandise planning
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Display building
  • Staff training
  • Safety procedures
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Pricing and shelf labeling

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
11.2021 - Current

Retail Banker

Woodforest Bank
11.2016 - 12.2018

Cashier Team Lead

Burger King
07.2000 - 2005

High School Diploma -

Galva Jr Sr High School
Amy Hudson