Amy Riley

• Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
• Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
• Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
• Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
• Coordinated communication with merchandise operations and vendors for PO creation and maintenance.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
• Also, project manager for 2 to 3 CapEx and multiple Expense projects.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Partner with multiple vendors daily to introduce new signage into brick-and-mortar stores.
• Partnered with the brand creative team on approvals of new artwork to ensure it met Academy Brand standards.
• Created over 50 detailed communication providing execution information for stores to follow when receiving new signage.
• Continually worked with counterparts to provide communication to stores to improve in-store execution.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Apparel/Licensed

• Identify categories, programs, and with poor sell-through and work to re-merchandise or adjust placement to create customer excitement and assist in driving incremental sales
• Partner with 3 to 4 corporate departments to provide stores with complete, timely, and informative directives on all merchandise-related tasks and projects for expansive product categories and regularly evaluate and adjust current processes
• Served as the principal liaison for assigned merchandise categories, providing comprehensive communication to stores regarding planograms, floor plans, visual and signage, fixtures, merchandising, price changes, and inventory transfers
• Gather feedback from stores regarding merchandise, including assortment and allocation opportunities
• Provide stores with details to drive seasonal and regional relevant sets, apparel assortment needs, and in-store initiatives
• Partner with corporate and store teams regarding initiatives to drive sales, control costs, and improve customer experience
• Collaborate with stores, merchants, and other corporate departments to improve future merchandising execution.
• Established strong vendor relationships with multiple vendors to maintain and support business.
• Supplied daily support to buyer and assistant buyer.
• Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
• Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members