Evan Leahy
Wildwood,MO
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
10.2024 - Current
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Established monthly goals and communicated performance expectations during team meetings to optimize sales.
- Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions, and markdowns to reach financial targets.
- Maintained point of sale (POS) system by inputting accurate inventory information.
- Analyzed trends and conducted research to determine seasonal merchandise direction.
Brand Representative
1st Phorm
04.2023 - Current
- Educate customers about the brand and products to give customers the ability to succeed
- Utilize social media to attract, retain, and train potential and current customers by posting products and movement to incorporate
- Attend and study weekly seminars to improve knowledge in order to enhance customer experience
- Communicated product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers
Store Leadership Trainee
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Store Management Intern
Kohl's Department Stores
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led 15-20 team members per shift as the 'manager on duty'
- Analyzed multiple planograms for Sephora in order to merchandise the store for customer use.
- Executed training of the Sephora employees about Kohl's to maintain a valuable customer experience
- Expedited tasks throughout the day to maintain a free flowing workday for customers and employees alike
- Studied data with the district and territory manager to understand what must change in the store in order to appeal to the customer and boost sales
- Collaborated with the executive team to ensure daily goals were made
Educator (Guest Specialist)
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Interact with guests to ensure a good experience that is worth the guest's time
- Assist guests customize an effective purchase that correlates with the needs of the guest
- Provide technical education on products by articulating the use and value of the product
- Move dynamically on the sales floor to engage with all guests in the store
- Collaborate with teammates to formulate an optical guest experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2024
Skills
- Merchandise planning
- Monitoring inventory
- Vendor negotiation
- Identifying sales trends
- Sales trend analysis
- Promotional planning
- Vendor communications
- Seasonal planning
- Merchandise presentation
- Customer centric
Leadership
President, Alpha Gamma Rho January 2022 - January 2023
- Represent the Alpha Iota Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho as the leader of a fraternity, 75 members
- Conduct weekly chapter a meeting to assure clear communication with all chapter members for proper and timely execution of deadlines
- Lead executive team of 9 men to uphold principles and values of a fraternity
- Oversaw and guided the execution of events and fundraisers, provided positive outcome for the members and
Vice President, Alpha Gamma Rho March 2021 - November 2021
- Supported the president with chapter initiatives, in which resulted in safe, positive, and respective outcome
- Represent the organization of Alpha Gamma Rho along side of the president at all events
- Conduct chapter for Alpha Gamma Rho when the president is unavailable
Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Alpha Gamma Rho
- Maintain the Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho makes provisions to respect all walks of life
- Conceptualized events to educate members about social issues within Northwest Arkansas
- Worked with the 13 other DEI chairs to create events to highlight topics
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
10.2024 - Current
Store Leadership Trainee
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
05.2024 - 10.2024
Store Management Intern
Kohl's Department Stores
05.2023 - 08.2023
Brand Representative
1st Phorm
04.2023 - Current
Educator (Guest Specialist)
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Arkansas
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