Emily M Williams
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in visual merchandising and inventory management, notably at PepsiCo. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and boost sales through strategic merchandise planning and effective communication. Skilled in problem-solving and adaptability, ensuring operational excellence and team safety across roles. Achieved significant improvements in product visibility and sales floor efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, removing out of date product, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
- Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with marketing team on promotional displays.
- Optimized visual merchandising to create compelling product presentations that attracted and retained customers.
- Enhanced customer shopping experience with meticulous attention to product placement and accessibility.
Store Manager
Copper Canyon Tobacconist
Columbia City, IN
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Assembly Line Worker
Pyrotek
Columbia City, IN
05.2009 - 11.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining assembly processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Warner Electric LLC
Columbia City, IN
04.2006 - 11.2008
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Reduced errors in assembled products by maintaining a keen attention to detail and following instructions closely.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Assisted with training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for assembly line work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Exceeded company expectations regarding punctuality and attendance, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to the success of the assembly line team.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when faced with challenges during the assembly process, finding solutions efficiently without compromising quality or speed.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Achieved consistent results in product quality while maintaining a fast-paced work environment on the assembly line.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tabernacle Christian School
Bradenton, FL12-2004
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Merchandise planning
- Visual merchandising
- Product inventory counts
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Product knowledge
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Timeline
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
07.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Copper Canyon Tobacconist
08.2020 - 05.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Pyrotek
05.2009 - 11.2019
Assembly Line Production Worker
Warner Electric LLC
04.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Tabernacle Christian School