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Donna Childers

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Dynamic retail merchandiser with a proven track record at Lowe's Home Improvement, excelling in visual merchandising and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing customer engagement through innovative displays and effective teamwork. Skilled in plan-o-gram creation and committed to maintaining high standards of product presentation and safety protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

American Greetings
Fort Mill, SC
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with product placement to optimize visual appeal and customer engagement.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and assisting with restocking efforts.
  • Learned company policies and procedures to maintain compliance during merchandising activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute promotional displays and seasonal setups effectively.

Traffic School Grard

Park INC
Fort Mill SC
07.2023 - 03.2024

I directed school traffic for York Preparatory Academy mornings and afternoons for the middle and high school entrance.

  • Responded promptly to incidents, maintaining order and reporting issues to management.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement during emergencies for enhanced safety protocols.

Retail Merchandiser

Lowes Home Improvment
Fort Mill, SC
02.2018 - 07.2023
  • Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure proper merchandising techniques were utilized for optimal results.
  • Implemented in-store merchandising strategies that increased customer engagement and enhanced shopping experience.
  • Executed retail reset plans to enhance product placement and visibility.
  • Developed efficient workflows that reduced reset time while maintaining compliance with brand standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, facilitating communication to address issues and improve overall performance.
  • Supported new team members in their training process, serving as a resource for guidance and best practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Horticultural Science

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
08-1992

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Plan-o-gram creation
  • Merchandise planning
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • Event promotion
  • Stock control
  • Brand presentations
  • In-store support
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Sales support
  • Safety procedures
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Pricing and shelf labeling
  • Product knowledge
  • Pricing and signage updates
  • Laptop and mobile device use
  • Originality and creativity
  • Physical stamina
  • In-store event promotion
  • Seasonal displays
  • Work documentation
  • Design implementation coordination

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

American Greetings
06.2024 - Current

Traffic School Grard

Park INC
07.2023 - 03.2024

Retail Merchandiser

Lowes Home Improvment
02.2018 - 07.2023

Associate of Science - Horticultural Science

Catawba Valley Community College
Donna Childers