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Emily McDonald

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Hardworking Inventory specialist skilled in order fulfillment, warehouse processes and inventory management. Reliable and dependable with 24 years of industry experience. Demonstrated success in contributing to team objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Specialist

PDS-TECH (assignment Boeing Branded Experiences)
10.2014 - 09.2024
  • Execute daily store operations with efficiency, prioritizing tasks and working with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Provide exceptional and professional customer service.
  • Foster a friendly and dynamic environment in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
  • Liaise with buyers and allocation teams to discuss product feedback, new ideas, and product assortment.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement across multiple locations
  • Assist account managers with kitting and gift wrapping executive gifts
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.

Visual Lead/Charmer

Charming Charlie
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Ensure product placement aligns with company plans and sell-through strategies
  • Engage customers enthusiastically to discuss their purchase needs and available products
  • Assist with and implement monthly markdowns
  • Consistently meet monthly capture rate goals for loyalty card rewards
  • Keep the stockroom organized to enable efficient replenishment of both hard and soft goods

Senior Sales Lead

Pacific Sunwear
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Plan and implement daily sales goals to drive performance
  • Execute shipping and receiving procedures, including completing MOS and RTV processes
  • Cultivate and sustain customer relationships through exceptional service
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.

Assistant Manager

Yankee Candle
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Contributed to the grand opening and grassroots marketing efforts
  • Achieved sales goals by analyzing and monitoring key performance indicators
  • Fostered a fun, challenging, and rewarding work environment
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.


Assistant Manager

Aeropostale
09.2010 - 05.2013
  • Executed merchandise standards creatively in line with the plan-o-gram
  • Applied networking and recruiting expertise to effectively staff a $2.3 million store
  • Delivered on-the-spot coaching and mentoring to sales associates

Assistant Manager

Fashion Bug
01.2000 - 09.2010
  • Train and mentor new associates on procedures and sales techniques
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, contributing to store sales of $1.0-$1.3 million
  • Adhere to standard operating procedures for opening and closing the store
  • Implement loss prevention strategies and ensure compliance with safety procedures

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management-Sales And Marketing

Green River Community College
06.2014

Classes: Project Management, Human Resources, Customer Service Strategies, Interpersonal Communication, Excel/ MS word

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Project Management
  • Dependable and Flexible
  • Multitasking Ability
  • Problem Solving
  • Sales Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Control
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Inventory Specialist - PDS-TECH (assignment Boeing Branded Experiences)
10.2014 - 09.2024
Visual Lead/Charmer - Charming Charlie
09.2014 - 06.2017
Senior Sales Lead - Pacific Sunwear
11.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Manager - Yankee Candle
09.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager - Aeropostale
09.2010 - 05.2013
Assistant Manager - Fashion Bug
01.2000 - 09.2010
Green River Community College - Associate of Arts, Business Management-Sales And Marketing
Emily McDonald