Debra Rachel Buckley-Sims
Lead Merchandiser
San Antonio,TX
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Display Merchandiser
Dollar Tree Development
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Collaborated with store teams to design attractive, customer-focused displays promoting seasonal promotions.
- Trained staff on best practices for merchandising standards, improving consistency across locations.
- Analyzed sales trends to adjust display layouts, maximizing product visibility and customer engagement.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure promotional materials, streamlining the merchandising process for events.
- Solved merchandising issues and adjusted sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in efficient communication and coordination on display projects.
- Reduced setup time for new displays by streamlining processes and implementing efficient organizational systems.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess compliance with established merchandising guidelines, identifying opportunities for improvement where necessary.
- Adapted quickly to changing market trends allowing for the display of new and relevant products in a timely manner.
- Assembled and disassembled promotional materials such as signs, banners and cardboard displays.
- Merchandised cases from backroom to sales floor to fill display units or shelves with products.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
FAST Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organization of merchandise displays.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring timely transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to implement in-store promotions and improve sales strategies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Monitored store cleanliness and safety standards, addressing issues promptly to ensure compliance.
- Supported management in inventory replenishment processes, contributing to effective supply chain operations.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Enhanced team collaboration by organizing weekly meetings to discuss project progress and address any challenges.
Retail Merchandising Associate
SAS Retail Services
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing questions and concerns quickly and professionally.
- Trained new merchandising staff on best practices and company policies.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Fostered strong relationships with store staff and management to ensure smooth operation of merchandising activities.
- Created visual display plans to attract customers' attention.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their individual needs.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
- Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plan.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Incarnate Ward
San Antonio, TXAssociate of Science - Culinary Arts
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TXSkills
Read and execute plan-o-grams according to stores requests
Sales driven
Excellent customer service skills
Organized
Visual planner and displayed
Able to problem solve issues relating to products and store
Leadership and mentor other merchandisers
Timeline
Sales Display Merchandiser
Dollar Tree Development
11.2025 - 06.2026
FAST Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2025 - 12.2025
Retail Merchandising Associate
SAS Retail Services
03.2022 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
St. Philip's College
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Incarnate Ward