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Cali Thorson

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Merchandising Specialist with strong abilities in communication, reliability in job tasks, and effectively showcasing leadership qualities. Highly organized, proactive and positive with a team-oriented mentality. I am a committed professional with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Specialist

Kohl's
Milwaukee, WI
11.2022 - Current

- Responsible for buying office activities including style setup, vendor communication, purchase order creation, live to website troubleshooting, buy plan maintenance, and sample coordination. Frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams to make sure products are live on the website and displayed correctly.
- Manage over 25,000 styles across 2 departments in our database and around 1,500 physical samples each season
- Create and maintain PO's every season
- Validate accuracy and completeness of buy plans seasonally with the buying team
- Leverage reports weekly to monitor and take action on products "on order" or missing from the website
- Build relationships and collaborate with buying team, vendors, and 5 other cross-functional teams to support the buying office

Nanny- Full and Part Time

Self Employed
01.2015 - 10.2022
  • Answered a wide range of childcare needs for parents leaving for daily business/work/personal as well as overnight trips
  • Engaged with children in activities by creating a safe, developmental, and engaging environment
  • Created relationships with families by meeting the needs of their kids by being reliable, creative, and detail oriented care
  • Cleaned the children's living spaces, including their bedrooms, bathrooms, playrooms and any other areas the family requested
  • Administered one-on-one care and met the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the children
  • Took children to all their scheduled activities and appointments, including school, various classes, and play dates

Customer Service Sales

Kohl's
Milwaukee, WI
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Member of sales floor team, specifically Men's, Women's, and Junior's
  • Provided a positive experience for every customer, leaving the customer satisfied
  • Answered questions about Kohl's services and merchandise
  • Assisted with merchandising the sales floor, doing price changes, and restocking the floor
  • Worked cash registers when needed

Education

Lubar School of Business - Marketing -

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01.2022

College of Design - Retail Merchandising -

University of Minnesota
05.2018

Skills

  • Self Motivated
  • Vendor Relations
  • Reliable
  • Time Management
  • Inclusive Team Player
  • Effective Communicator
  • Goal Oriented
  • Inquisitive
  • Great Listener
  • Positive Attitude
  • Efficient
  • Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

Merchandising Specialist

Kohl's
11.2022 - Current

Customer Service Sales

Kohl's
06.2019 - 06.2021

Nanny- Full and Part Time

Self Employed
01.2015 - 10.2022

Lubar School of Business - Marketing -

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

College of Design - Retail Merchandising -

University of Minnesota
Cali Thorson