Celena Hudak
Portage,PA
Summary
Results-driven Sales Representative with extensive experience in retail merchandising, client engagement, and promotional selling. Proven ability to build strong relationships with store personnel, execute strategic merchandising plans, and drive product visibility and sales. Adept at managing multiple territories, resolving client issues, and delivering high-quality service that exceeds expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandiser
SAS Retail Services - Unilever DRT
10.2021 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with store personnel to enhance brand visibility and support action plans.
- Boosted in-store visibility of client products and promotions through strategic placement.
- Ensured secondary product placements remained fully stocked, accurately signed, and aligned with schematics.
- Prioritized time management to optimize store call coverage and effectiveness.
Sales Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandiser
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Established strong relationships with store associates and management through daily communication.
- Educated customers and store personnel on features of client brands and product lines.
- Executed all tasks, projects, resets, and displays with precision and attention to detail.
- Maintained high-quality work to consistently exceed client expectations.
- Merchandised assigned projects to uphold account aesthetics and ensure compliance.
Field Service Representative
One Data Scan
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Delivered professional audit services for over 30 top financial institutions.
- Verified stock inventory by inspecting VINs for each floorplanned unit.
- Collaborated with authorized personnel to determine the status of missing inventory units.
- Reviewed dealer records and documentation to confirm authenticity of sold and missing units.
- Confirmed MSO and title statuses for compliance and accuracy.
- Documented status information for each unit in Ai mobile audit application.
- Logged details of dealer visits to maintain thorough records.
- Discussed audit findings with dealer personnel to address conditions and risks.
Retail Service Representative
Advantage Solutions – Mars/Wrigley
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed store call coverage in designated territory to meet client and company objectives.
- Maintained full distribution of existing products and inventory across all locations.
- Ensured secondary product placements were fully stocked, correctly signed, and aligned with schematics.
- Communicated effectively with management team and clients to address needs and expectations.
- Built strong rapport with clients and customers within the assigned territory.
- Responded to customer inquiries proficiently, enhancing overall service quality.
- Developed action plans proactively to resolve issues in a mutually beneficial manner.
- Prepared and completed accurate paperwork, reports, recaps, and itineraries in a timely fashion.
Online Instructor
University of Phoenix
07.2008 - 09.2016
- Facilitated online accounting classes.
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Pittsburgh
01.1996
Skills
- Visual merchandising and product placement
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning and retail analysis
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
SAS Retail Services - Unilever DRT
10.2021 - Current
Sales Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandiser
12.2018 - 08.2020
Field Service Representative
One Data Scan
01.2018 - 11.2018
Retail Service Representative
Advantage Solutions – Mars/Wrigley
05.2016 - 01.2018
Online Instructor
University of Phoenix
07.2008 - 09.2016
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Pittsburgh