Deena Isom
Anderson,SC
Summary
Determined Merchandising Manager with [Number] years determining merchandise needs based on product sales to maximize profits. Successful in fulfilling purchasing by monitoring inventory stock and daily sales. Provided variety of highly-desirable products to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Anderson, SC
11.2003 - Current
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
- Used historical and current business data to determine key buying trends and items.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes for merchandising operations.
Owner
Southern Bailes Catering
Anderson, SC
03.2000 - Current
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Practiced various safety methods daily to avoid food spoilage and food borne illnesses.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Planned seating arrangements according to number of guests attending each catered event.
- Managed scheduling of staff members for various tasks including cooking, baking, plating, serving, cleaning up after events.
- Organized storage areas for food items purchased for catering services in accordance with health standards.
- Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Anderson University
AndersonSkills
- Inventory Management
- Expert in [Name] POS Software
- Supervising Staff
- Merchandise Selection
- Monitoring Inventory
- Inventory Control
- Stockroom Organization
- Shipment Processing
- Stock Management
- Pricing Updates
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
I am a self taught Ventriloquist since the age of 9. I have been all over the state and country using my talent to entertain people of all ages.
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
11.2003 - Current
Owner
Southern Bailes Catering
03.2000 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Anderson University