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Ashley Monson

Summary

Merchandising professional with a proven track record in product presentation and inventory management to drive sales. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving results. Flexible and reliable, works well independently and as part of dynamic teams.


Personable Photographer specializing in family portraits, school portraits and sports photography. Relies on excellent interpersonal skills to put clients at ease and produce treasured photos.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Capital Reyes Distributing
02.2024 - Current
  • Achieved superior organization of backroom storage areas through systematic sorting and categorization of inventory, making it easier for colleagues to locate items quickly.
  • Streamlined restocking processes by organizing and consolidating backstock, ensuring proper rotation of products and removing damaged or expired items.
  • Sorted deliveries and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with supervisors, sales representatives and store leadership through effective communication.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and working collaboratively with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Aided in training new employees on best practices for stocking procedures, company policies and use of technology systems.
  • Effectively used Reyes technology such as E360 to complete merch check outs and assigned tasks. As well as Greenmile to complete assigned route, ensuring correct arrival, departure, service time and route completion.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and balers safely and efficiently. Used proper PPE and adhered to safety guidelines.

Preschool Photographer

Lifetouch
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Photographed preschool age children ranging from infants to 5 years old, as well as teachers and administrators.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoots. Completed weekly confirmation calls with school administrators and submitted detailed reports.
  • Tracked and placed orders of inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Defined and recommended creative solutions to capture both individual and group class photos.
  • Efficiently photographed while selecting and printing same day proofs for distribution and purchase.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers for distribution and purchase.
  • Excelled in sales of photo packages.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision

School Photographer

Lifetouch
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Photographed school age children ranging from grades K-11, as well as teachers and administrators.
  • Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
  • Coordinated precise and efficient photoshoots in high-pace, active and varying environments.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Collaborated with school administrators across multiple educational facilities and districts.
  • Efficiently assembled and disassembled photography equipment. Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Completed self grading and peer review of photos. Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Maintained daily mileage and gas log and submitted corresponding documents.

Merchandise Coordinator

HEB
02.2017 - 07.2019
  • Gained and maintained knowledge of general merchandise to accurately respond to customer questions and make suggestions about products and services.
  • Refreshed entire segments, merchandise, consistent shelves, bins and racks by following established planograms.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor. Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays according to planogram.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Monitored merchandise for damage and un-saleable or returnable condition to submit damage claims and minimize store loss.
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with product displays, price changes and applicable coupons to educate customers.
  • Labeled, stocked and inventoried general merchandise and reviewed expiration dates to keep items properly rotated.
  • Complied with health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for department and store to promote safe and clean shopping environment for guests.

Front End Associate

HEB
02.2014 - 07.2019
  • Cross-trained to provide assistance in multiple departments, including back end operations.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Facilitated cash, check and credit transactions or refunds, on cash register with high accuracy in fast-paced environments.
  • TABC certified. Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - Art, Art History, And Philosophy

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Cedar Ridge High School
Round Rock, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Merchandising operations
  • Vendor relations
  • Planogram design
  • SRS software proficiency
  • Price tagging and shelf labeling
  • Markdown Procedures
  • Inventory Management
  • Stock Rotation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital enhancements
  • Visual design
  • Strong compositional skills
  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Merchandiser

Capital Reyes Distributing
02.2024 - Current

Preschool Photographer

Lifetouch
08.2022 - 02.2024

School Photographer

Lifetouch
08.2019 - 04.2020

Merchandise Coordinator

HEB
02.2017 - 07.2019

Front End Associate

HEB
02.2014 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Cedar Ridge High School

Bachelor of General Studies - Art, Art History, And Philosophy

Texas State University

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