Andrea Utley
Waupaca,WI
Summary
I'm proficient in communication and have great leadership skills. I have a keen eye for detail and pride myself on quality and doing things the right way the first time. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Merchandiser (Part-Time)
SAS Retail Services
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Reset merchandiser including cosmetics, frozen foods, cell accessories, check lane, hair care, skin care, electronics, books, magazines, pre-paid cards, cell phones, men's and women's intimates, and much more
- I am proficient in reading plan-o-grams and can work efficiently on my own or within a team
- I have great leadership skills and am always willing to help out
- I love to teach as much as learn
- There is always something to do, so I'm always busy
- I feel I would be a great asset to any company
- Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Managed project timelines effectively ensuring all merchandising planograms and resets were completed within established deadlines.
- Developed creative solutions for unique visual challenges within limited display spaces while adhering to corporate guidelines.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Estimator/Project Manager
Magic Hammer Renovations
12.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Residential Contractor with a state of WI Dwelling Contractor License
- Residential Contractor with a state of WI Dwelling Contractor License
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Master Merchandiser
Driveline
06.2024 - Current
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- 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.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Education
High school or equivalent -
North High School
Sheboygan, WI06.1994
Skills
- 10 Key Calculator
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Estimating
- Maintenance
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Supervising experience
- Pricing
- Office Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Management
- Merchandising
- Blueprint Reading
- Leadership
- Planograms
- Communication skills
- Cost control
- Merchandise Allocation
- Product Assortment
- Retail knowledge
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Product inventory counts
- Stock Rotation
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Visual Merchandising
- Vendor Relations
- Markdown procedures
- Window displays
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Product Knowledge
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
Certification
Driver's License, 12/01/23, 12/01/31
Timeline
Master Merchandiser
Driveline
06.2024 - Current
Retail Merchandiser (Part-Time)
SAS Retail Services
12.2022 - 02.2024
Estimator/Project Manager
Magic Hammer Renovations
12.2019 - Current
High school or equivalent -
North High School