CHRISTINA SCHMIDT
Spring Valley
Summary
Skilled team player. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Experienced with plant care, product displays, and inventory management. Utilizes in-depth knowledge to create attractive and healthy displays that drive sales. Strong understanding of customer needs and effective merchandising techniques, contributing to highly efficient garden center operation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Center Merchandiser
Dixieline Lumber
06.2014 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business.
- Maintained a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, representing the company positively.
- Tracked sales data and reported results to management teams for strategic planning purposes.
- Provided after-sales support to customers, resolving any issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Engaged with customers to proactively assess and understand needs and challenges.
- Helped customers locate products in-store.
- Coordinated inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce excess.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and customer engagement.
- Trained staff on best practices for product placement and display techniques.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Customized store layouts to maximize foot traffic and product exposure, enhancing sales potential.
Retail Sales Account Mgr.
Dixieline Lumber
06.2014 - Current
- Maintained billing files, payments received and pending payment files.
- Calculated and totaled unpaid invoices and updated receivables log by resolving authorized deductions and entering adjusting entries.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure timely payment processing and cash flow management.
- Tracked inventory levels and recorded adjustments for purchases, sales, and wastage.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents to ensure easy access and compliance with regulations.
- Transferred data from hard copy formats into computer files and database systems.
- Entered data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information using established procedures.
- Retrieved data from databases or electronic files as requested by management.
- Compared transcribed data with source documents to correct any errors.
- Tracked documents within the system to keep up-to-date with ongoing processes.
Education
No Degree - OFFICE ADMIN 1
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA04.2026
No Degree - Accounting
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
BRAWLEY UNION HIGHSCHOOL
Brawley, CA, CA06.1986
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Account management
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Heavy lifting
- Plant identification
- Horticulture expertise
- Irrigation systems
- Merchandising techniques
- Multitasking
- Hand and power tool operation
- Sales support
- Design visualization
- Display model assembly
Timeline
Garden Center Merchandiser
Dixieline Lumber
06.2014 - Current
Retail Sales Account Mgr.
Dixieline Lumber
06.2014 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
Grossmont College
High School Diploma - undefined
BRAWLEY UNION HIGHSCHOOL
No Degree - OFFICE ADMIN 1
Grossmont College