David Partin
Clermont,FL
Summary
Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
02.2019 - Current
- Contributed to growth through educating cast on various key performance indicators and area initiatives
- Created multiple product placement plans to drive key performance indicators
- Assisted in the rollout of multiple merchandise product launches through strategic training of revolutionary products in both the physical and digital spheres (i.e., Magic Band+ rollout)
- Supported Guest Experience Managers through the strategic placement of employees into key positions to help support business operations and manage labor hours
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Increased sales by effectively coordinating merchandise displays and promotional materials.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
- Worked closely with the sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
Game Advisor
GameStop
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Led multiple product launches of various games and pushed promotional programs to increase public awareness of the products
- Created multiple marketing materials to drive new company programs to increase key performance indicators and drive financial growth for the company
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees through hands on training and educating on the various marketing strategies utilized by the company
- Assisted with the creation of promotional materials for the location's social media pages
- Updated merchandise prices for special promotions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of gaming industry trends, developments, and technologies to better serve the clients'' needs.
- Recommended gaming merchandise and accessories based on custom requirements.
- Helped management receive, inventory and display games and game-related devices and properly processed damaged merchandise for return.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Marketing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA01.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Business Analysis
- Cast Deployment System
- Negotiations
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Digital Marketing
- Retail Operations
- Sales Analysis
Timeline
Merchandise Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
02.2019 - Current
Game Advisor
GameStop
11.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Marketing
Middle Georgia State University
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