Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Bonnie Adcock

Dix Hills,NY

Summary

Merchandising Specialist with expertise in visual merchandising and customer relationship management. Demonstrated success in optimizing store layouts to boost sales and enhance customer loyalty. Over 13 years of experience in retail merchandising, focusing on engaging displays and superior customer service. Proficient in inventory management and team collaboration to create organized, customer-friendly environments. Detail-oriented professional with over 13 years of experience in retail merchandising and customer service. Skilled in inventory management and team collaboration, ensuring an organized store environment that maximizes customer engagement and satisfaction. Results-driven merchandising specialist known for creating engaging store displays and delivering exceptional customer service. Committed to driving brand loyalty through effective inventory management and team collaboration. Dynamic Merchandising Specialist with a strong focus on visual merchandising and customer relationship management. Proven ability to enhance store layouts and foster customer loyalty, resulting in increased sales and satisfied clientele.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Associate - Merchandising Specialist

Gap Outlet Store
Deer Park, New York
10.2011 - Current

In my present position, I started as a Brand Associate. Working for the Gap, we are trained to embrace and execute extremely high levels of customer service. Building brand loyalty through friendly and personal interaction with the customer, and letting them know about our company loyalty cards, is executed with the intention of repeat future business.

I quickly progressed to becoming a Merchandise Specialist. In this role, I am responsible for viewing and merchandising store layouts according to company standards.

Some of the most important key points of my job are as follows.

  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and tracking product availability.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment.

Catering Associate

Custom Catering
Port Jefferson, New York
03.2011 - 05.2015
  • Set up buffets with appropriate equipment and food items according to event specifications.
  • Communicated with clients to confirm event details and special requests.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down event spaces efficiently.
  • Maintain cleanliness of catering areas, including kitchen, dining room, and service areas.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth delivery of services.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.

Waitress

Ruby Tuesday
Farmingdale, New York
04.2005 - 10.2011
  • Managed multi-table service efficiently during peak hours.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
  • Processed customer orders using point-of-sale systems accurately.

Shop Owner

Huntington Family Deli
Huntington, Ny
03.1998 - 01.2006
  • Developed promotional strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
  • Trained staff on customer service standards and food safety protocols.
  • Oversaw inventory management, tracking product availability and freshness.
  • Managed daily operations of a family-owned deli, ensuring smooth workflow.

Most importantly, as a business owner, I realized that without the customer, my store would have never survived. Through community interaction and togetherness, the village formed a tight bond with one another.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Buying And Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
06-1994

High School Diploma -

Half Hollow Hills East
Dix Hills NY
06-1983

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product presentation
  • Sales strategy
  • Team collaboration
  • Event coordination
  • Quality assurance

Affiliations

For personal pleasure i love to ski kayak and dance especially zumba. I have high energy levels and love to explore new things

On a volunteer basis in the past i spent time at Golden Paw Society spending times with cats to get them healed and rehomed. My latest move and have been accepted into Guide Dog Foundation where i hope to help unite proper dogs to the right people

Certification

I do have a strong love of animals and have obtained a vet assistant certificate.

Timeline

Brand Associate - Merchandising Specialist

Gap Outlet Store
10.2011 - Current

Catering Associate

Custom Catering
03.2011 - 05.2015

Waitress

Ruby Tuesday
04.2005 - 10.2011

Shop Owner

Huntington Family Deli
03.1998 - 01.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Buying And Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Half Hollow Hills East

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Stony Brook University
Bonnie Adcock