Brooke Blizman
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record excelling in visual merchandising and inventory management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective product knowledge and streamlined store resets, resulting in increased sales. Known for reliability and strong teamwork, consistently delivering a welcoming shopping environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Crossmark Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Enhanced brand recognition by performing tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage and preparing displays for ad runs.
- Followed planograms and adjusted store on hands to ensure orders are placed when needed.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Coordinated schedule every week to allow ample time for each project at each location.
Store Manager
Arnold Farms
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Streamlined inventory management for increased efficiency and improved product availability.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and exclusive product offerings.
- Produced regular sales reports, analyzed data and identified areas for improvement.
- Regular posts and advertisements on multiple social media platforms.
- Coordinated regular staff meetings to address challenges, share successes, and maintain open lines of communication.
- Facilitated timely resolution of customer complaints, leading to high levels of customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Trained employees, monitored performance and conducted periodic reviews focused on continuous improvement.
- Coordinated daily delivery schedule for delivery drivers.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth or adjustments needed in order to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
PT Merchandiser - FT Management Retail
Central Garden and Pet (formerly Bell Nursery)
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Streamlined merchandise presentation through consistent application of planograms and adherence to company guidelines.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
- Coordinated seasonal clearance sales, effectively managing inventory levels and maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Coordinated with store management to identify and capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma - Biology, Art
Marine Biology
Ceramics
Skills
- Inventory management
- Planogram compliance
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Store resets
- Stock replenishment
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Stock rotation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Product inventory counts
- Reliable and punctual
- Vendor relations
- Pricing and signage updates
- Retail sales professional
- Maintaining stock levels
- POS systems
- Retail buying
- In-store support
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commercial display building
- Professionalism
- Hand and power tool operation
- Clear communication
- Overstock management
- Interior and exterior displays
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Project coordination
- Work documentation
- Quality assurance
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Merchandiser - Crossmark Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2025
Store Manager - Arnold Farms
07.2019 - 09.2021
PT Merchandiser - FT Management Retail - Central Garden and Pet (formerly Bell Nursery)
03.2018 - 09.2021
Troy High School - High School Diploma, Biology, Art
The Ohio State University - , Marine Biology
Sinclair Community College - , Ceramics
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