Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Erin Blunk

Tucson,Az

Summary

Creative Visual Merchandiser with expertise in overstock management and retail sales campaigns. Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality. Known for customer-focused initiatives, knowledgeable about modern merchandising, and

creating memorable and effective visual displays for both interior and exterior applications. Skilled in acquiring and applying product knowledge to drive sales and manage overstock.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Target
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
  • Developed innovative approaches to store layout to optimize customer flow and optimize sales potential.
  • Innovated and simplified planograms and merchandising strategies to improve processes and results.

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
06.2023 - 10.2023


  • Refined team workflows to better capitalize on individual strengths and maximize market share.
  • Built strong team by recruiting and developing top sales talent.
  • Set ambitious sales goals and motivated strong performance to keep team growing effectively.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

General Merchandise Expert

Target
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Completed efficient weekly pricing changes for general merchandise categories
  • Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise
  • Built eye-catching displays of products for seasonal and special promotions with new or current product
  • Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays
  • Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs
  • Owned specific department zone each day, keeping everything customer- and inspection-ready
  • Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets
  • Transported new or transferred merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.

Server/Server Expeditor/Food Runner

The Gaslight Theatre
10.2011 - 03.2020
  • Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly
  • Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an affinity for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues; quickly resolves issues prior to escalation
  • Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders
  • Presents bills, collects customer payments, issues receipts; assists with special functions
  • Successful at multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments
  • Assists fellow co-workers with providing care to customers’ needs/orders
  • Prepped food ensuring orders were correct before reaching the customers.

Education

English Literature Major -

Pima Community College

Diploma - undefined

Sahuaro High School

Skills

  • Provides excellent customer service
  • Can maintain composure in hectic fast-paced work environment while under stress
  • Excellent memorization skills
  • Quick learning capabilities
  • Detail oriented
  • Reliable
  • Display building
  • Product expertise
  • Space Planning
  • Time Management
  • Business Planning

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Target
10.2023 - Current

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
06.2023 - 10.2023

General Merchandise Expert

Target
03.2020 - 06.2023

Server/Server Expeditor/Food Runner

The Gaslight Theatre
10.2011 - 03.2020

Diploma - undefined

Sahuaro High School

English Literature Major -

Pima Community College
Erin Blunk