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Overview
Work History
Education
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Beverly Bowker

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Versatile team member offering over 10 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company. Effective at working in fast-paced environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Merchandiser

American Nursery Services
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 10 locations by following established planograms.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Area Merchandising Manager

ProGro Partners
05.2018 - 03.2022
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Brought in exceptional candidates to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships.
  • Improved process efficiency by implementing new cart retrieval process and correcting poor work habits.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Supervised 8-10 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
  • Supervised 10-15 location merchandisers and managed compliance and reporting requirements for all areas.

Merchandiser/Lead Merchandiser

American Nursery Services
06.2012 - 05.2018

Merchandised Live goods at multiple Home Depot stores in the Colorado Springs area. I worked seasonal (May - August} until June 2014, I then went to full time, year around lead merchandiser.

  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks by following established planograms.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies

Education

High School Diploma -

Big Sandy High School,
Simla, CO
05.1977

Skills

  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Store Display/Product Reset
  • Project Requirements
  • Visual Displays
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Inventory Merchandising
  • Seasonal Displays
  • Merchandising and Promotions
  • Merchandise Presentation Standards
  • Signage and Graphics

Additional Information

I have been merchandising Altman Plants for several year with American Nursery Services. I am familiar with Altman Plants expectations on how they would like to have their product merchandised, including the quality of product that is being displayed. I feel like I would be a great addition to the Altman team.

Timeline

Lead Merchandiser

American Nursery Services
04.2023 - 08.2023

Area Merchandising Manager

ProGro Partners
05.2018 - 03.2022

Merchandiser/Lead Merchandiser

American Nursery Services
06.2012 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Big Sandy High School,
Beverly Bowker