Elizabeth Thomas
Summary
Motivated individual experienced in moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of art supplies and custom framing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Staples
04.2017 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and processed online orders for in-store pick.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Backed-up cashiers and answered phones as needed.
Sales Associate
Greens Art Supply Rochester & Birmingham
06.2009 - 12.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Processed online orders and sold items on Ebay and Amazon at the Birmingham Location
Manager
Du-All Art & Drafting Supplies
03.1994 - 02.2008
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
Custom Picture Framer
Freelance
- Accurately assembled picture frames, cut glass & mats.
- Dry mount & archival mounting experience.
- Worked with customers and took orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MISkills
- Product and Service Sales
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Retail Objectives
- Store Merchandising
- Product Merchandising
- Planogram Resets
- Store Displays
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Picture Framing
Picture Framing
Cutting mattes and glass. Dry mounting
Timeline
Sales Associate
Staples
04.2017 - Current
Sales Associate
Greens Art Supply Rochester & Birmingham
06.2009 - 12.2016
Manager
Du-All Art & Drafting Supplies
03.1994 - 02.2008
Custom Picture Framer
Freelance
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Oakland Community College
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