Erica Paul
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Results-driven Marketing Merchandiser with expertise in strategic merchandising and collaboration with sales teams. Specializes in trend analysis, product placement, and promotional planning. Demonstrated success in enhancing store layouts to boost customer engagement and drive sales.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Merchandiser
FLIK Hospitality
Atlanta, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Developed visually appealing product displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to align product offerings with seasonal trends.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability and freshness.
Bartender
Marriott brands
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2015 - Current
- Mixed and served beverages to guests following Marriott's quality standards.
- Engaged with guests to provide personalized service and recommendations.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on cocktail recipes and service techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during busy shifts.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management effectively.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while ensuring guest satisfaction.
Catering Assistant
FLIK Hospitality
Atlanta, MI
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Communicated effectively with clients to meet specific catering requests.
- Prepared and arranged food items for catering events.
- Assisted in setting up dining areas for various functions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and equipment usage.
Quality Assurance Inspector
STIHL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
03.1999 - 10.2014
- Conducted inspections on finished products to ensure quality standards met.
- Reviewed production processes for compliance with safety and quality regulations.
- Utilized measuring tools and equipment for precise evaluations of products.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality issues.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability.
- Communicated findings with management to support decision-making processes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 08.1993 - 05.1997
Andrew Jackson High
Kershaw , SCSkills
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Product display design
- Market trend analysis
Timeline
Marketing Merchandiser
FLIK Hospitality
03.2024 - Current
Catering Assistant
FLIK Hospitality
03.2022 - 10.2024
Bartender
Marriott brands
05.2015 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
STIHL
03.1999 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts -
Tidewater Community College
08.1993 - 05.1997
Andrew Jackson High