Amy Rutledge
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Motivated and personable college-educated professional with extensive knowledge of retail merchandising. Comfortable with technology, Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint. My degree in education gives me an edge in the business world by enabling me to instruct and lead in effective ways. Attention to detail, creativity, artistic ability, imagination and good design sense. Able to stay organized and on schedule even when under pressure and tight deadlines. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Supervisor
Kohl's
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
- Maintained high merchandising standards by building attractive displays and monitoring inventory levels.
- Exceeded sales goals by maintaining inventory levels and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement within the department.
Administrative Assistant
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
Merchandiser
MARKET CONNECT GROUP (MCG)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for organizing product per POGs
- In charge of creating and maintaining visual displays.
Retail Sales Merchandiser
HERSHEY'S CORPORATION
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Independently maintained large 2-state route
- Responsible for creating visual displays
- In charge of developing excellent store/company relationships with managers
- Frequently led the district in new item placement of product and new contracts.
Visual Supervisor
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Created and maintained different visual displays
- Constantly conceptualized new and fresh store design ideas
- Formulated striking marketing and advertising strategies
- Maintained an organized, visually appealing and welcoming store environment.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Graded assignments and tests for accuracy and understanding of course material.
- Created assessments to evaluate student learning in Social Studies.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the year.
- Researched current trends in social studies education and applied them in the classroom.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, role-playing, debates.
- Collaborated with other teachers within the department to develop new curriculum ideas for social studies classes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress in social studies courses.
Store Associate/ Selling Specialist
J.C. PENNEY
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Offered a higher level of customer service
- Kept customer information on hand to inform them of upcoming sales through phone calls and post cards
- Junior Apparel Merchandising.
Apparel Area Supervisor
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
01.2005
- Led and directed the workflow of the store's Sales Associates
- Customer Service
- Executed department merchandising and operational functions to Company Standards
- Assigned tasks, directed workflow, communicated policies and procedures to Sales Associates; oriented and trained Sales Associates on selling floor operations
- Led and assisted with global store communications
- Led department and fitting room recovery standards and maintains fitting rooms, sales floor and work areas
- Identified opportunities to increase sales and communicated merchandising and sales floor operational opportunities to Supervisor, or MOD
- Performed/assisted in other duties such as tasks in other sales floor and fitting room areas outside of immediate department area, sales floor and fitting room recovery, housekeeping duties, preparation and taking of inventory, stock room organization and other tasks as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
HERSHEY'SKOHL'SKOHL'SKOHL'SCape Girardeau, MO05-1999
Skills
- Planogram Implementation
- Customer Service
- Retail Store Operations
- Visual Merchandising
- Associate Orientations and Training
- Inventory Management
- Bookkeeping/QuickBooks
- POS systems operations
- Sales Strategies
- Scheduling expertise
- Multi-tasking mastery
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Spreadsheet Management
- Information Security
Timeline
Department Supervisor
Kohl's
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
01.2017 - 01.2022
Merchandiser
MARKET CONNECT GROUP (MCG)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Retail Sales Merchandiser
HERSHEY'S CORPORATION
01.2012 - 01.2014
Visual Supervisor
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
08.2006 - 01.2009
Apparel Area Supervisor
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC
01.2005
High School Social Studies Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2006
Store Associate/ Selling Specialist
J.C. PENNEY
01.1994 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies
Southeast Missouri State University