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Charles Darrin

Sanborn,NY

Summary

Driven Merchandising Manager 9 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine sell through needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Manager

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
03.2022 - Current
  • Served as Temporary Duty (TDY) Store Manager.
  • Led Team meeting with other management staff.
  • Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and yearly metrics to drive results.
  • Responsible for onboarding new hires in all aspects including paperwork and training
  • Established a culture of excellence within the merchandising team through coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Present store data including financials, supplies, employee effectiveness to district manager upon request
  • Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.

Department Manager

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Overlooked the Men's and Kid's departments.
  • Analyzed Profit and Loss report and adjust based upon it.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.

Assistant Manager

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
03.2016 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Assistant Manager

Deb Shops
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Admissions Receptionist

Medaille College
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Prattsburgh Central School
Prattsburgh
06.2010

Skills

  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Inventory Audits
  • Rewards Programs
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Consumer Trends
  • Asset Protection
  • Team Meetings
  • Promotional Planning
  • Standard Operating Procedures Proficient

Timeline

Merchandising Manager

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
03.2022 - Current

Department Manager

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2019 - 03.2022

Assistant Manager

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
03.2016 - 08.2021

Assistant Manager

Deb Shops
10.2015 - 02.2016

Admissions Receptionist

Medaille College
08.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology

Medaille College

High School Diploma -

Prattsburgh Central School
Charles Darrin