Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Cathy yates

galloway

Summary

Dynamic Merchandising Manager with a proven track record at Dollar Tree, enhancing inventory turnover and boosting sales through innovative visual displays and strategic pricing. Skilled in staff supervision and inventory management, I fostered a culture of excellence, leading to significant performance improvements and optimized store layouts for an engaging customer experience.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchandising Manager

Dollar Tree
10.2007 - Current
  • Monitored stock levels and communicated replenishment needs to optimize inventory turnover.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance merchandising skills and product knowledge.
  • Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
  • Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
  • Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
  • Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions, and markdowns to reach financial targets.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stock shortages and overstocks.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Managed seasonal transitions smoothly, minimizing disruptions while maintaining adequate stock levels.
  • Established a culture of excellence within the merchandising team through coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.
  • Optimized store layouts for maximum efficiency, enhancing the shopping experience for customers.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Implemented loss prevention measures that reduced shrinkage rates significantly without compromising customer service quality or store aesthetics.
  • Established sales quotas and explained performance expectations in routine meetings to optimize sales and customer service.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.

Book Keeper

Big Bear Supermarket
07.1995 - 09.2006
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Reconciled bank statements with internal records to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices in bookkeeping procedures.
  • Monitored cash flow trends, advising management on financial strategies for optimization.
  • Developed comprehensive filing systems for organized record-keeping and easy retrieval of documents.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Columbus, OH
06-1992

Skills

  • Merchandise selection
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Staff supervision
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor communications
  • E-commerce merchandising
  • Pricing strategy
  • Merchandise planning

Accomplishments

I have certificates for being merch manager of two top gun and two model stores.

Also certificates for training of checking in vendors to make sure they are bringing in all products that the store is getting charged for.

Certification

Certified in merchandising and safety fot unloading trucks

Timeline

Merchandising Manager

Dollar Tree
10.2007 - Current

Book Keeper

Big Bear Supermarket
07.1995 - 09.2006

High School Diploma -

East High School

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