Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
References
Timeline
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Crystal Parrott

Mayfield,KY

Summary

  • Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.
  • Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
  • Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Merchandiser

SASR
Raleigh, SC
06.2015 - 08.2024
  • Created training plans for new team members and provided ongoing coaching to ensure proper understanding of tasks.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with store personnel to ensure accurate product placement and execution of merchandising strategies.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors to ensure timely arrival of merchandise at stores according to planograms, schematics, blueprints provided by corporate office.
  • Maintained records related to store visits including time sheets, expense reports, mileage logs.
  • Performed solo merchandising, general merchandising, lead merchandising, and project management work during employment.

Merchandising Associate

Cart solutions
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in maintaining store shelves and displays, ensuring items were properly stocked and labeled.
  • Organized product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
  • Trained new staff members on merchandising principles and practices adopted by the organization.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
  • Traveled to multiple Publix locations.

Tax Associate

h&r block
12.2013 - 01.2021
  • Customer service, answering phones, sending and receiving faxes, and various other office skills.
  • Prepared federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations and partnerships.

customer service associate

thoroughbred research group
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Call individuals to encourage and perform multiple surveys.

Assistant manager, sales associate

tq2/top quality consignment
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • General customer service, intake of clothing and items, pricing and tagging items, supervising other employees, opening and closing the store, and making bank drops at the end of the day, closing.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Lemoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Some College (No Degree) -

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Some College (No Degree) -

West Ky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY

Skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Software programming
  • Critical thinking
  • Researching
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork
  • Student leader
  • Strong leadership
  • POS
  • Plan-o-gram implementation
  • Visual displays

Leadership Experience

Exceptional leadership skills developed through work experience in [club or school government position, tutoring, student mentor/leader, personal coach/trainer, etc.]

Communication Skills

Excellent communication skills, developed through experience in [retail, customer service, telemarketing, front desk reception, journalism, etc.]

References

  • Nancy Carol Crick, Barger Reality, (270)247-2421
  • Shevonne Oliver, Kenlake Foods, (704)914-5380
  • Deshanna Whittemore, (270)303-8199
  • Theressa Lindsey, Unleashed Ministry, (270)908-4241

Timeline

Merchandising Associate

Cart solutions
08.2021 - 08.2022

Team Lead Merchandiser

SASR
06.2015 - 08.2024

Tax Associate

h&r block
12.2013 - 01.2021

customer service associate

thoroughbred research group
01.2010 - 08.2014

Assistant manager, sales associate

tq2/top quality consignment
08.2008 - 09.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Lemoyne-Owen College

Some College (No Degree) -

Murray State University

Some College (No Degree) -

West Ky Community And Technical College
Crystal Parrott