Ashley Hawkins
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dynamic Merchandiser skilled in building strong account relationships and designing impactful displays. Successfully enhanced brand visibility through innovative merchandising strategies, leading to increased customer engagement. Adept at multitasking and collaborating with teams to support product launches and optimize shelf space for improved sales performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
RNDC
Gainesville, FL
11.2014 - Current
- Analyzed product placement strategies to optimize shelf space and increase customer engagement.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop promotional displays that enhanced brand visibility.
- Trained and mentored new team members on merchandising standards and best practices.
- Monitored market trends to identify opportunities for product assortment improvements.
- Led initiatives to enhance visual merchandising strategies, improving overall store aesthetics and customer experience.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from accounts.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Helped company and store teams with set up of new stores.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Building strong relationships with accounts.
- Assist in ordering for accounts.
- Covering accounts for team members on PTO.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleview High School
Belleview, FL05-2009
Skills
Friendly and outgoing
Building strong account relationships
Building and designing displays
Time management
Multitasking
Product knowledge
Teamwork and collaboration
Merchandising plan creation
Brand alignment
Product launch support
Peer training
WSET level 2
Level 2 awarded in wines. 14 September 2023
Timeline
Merchandiser
RNDC
11.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Belleview High School