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GraceAnn  Merritt

GraceAnn Merritt

Martin,TN

Summary

Fashion-conscious Stylist with relentless passion to help clients select exciting and flattering outfits and generate repeat business. Deploys focused listening and observation to create complete looks for all ages and body types and regularly leads team in sales volume. Learns product lines intimately and uses knowledge to help customers make selections that best fit personal tastes and budgets. The main goal being, that everyone leaves feeling good about themselves.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Magnolia Place Assisted Living
Union City, TN
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Tumbling Instructor

Martin Elite Gymnastics Academy
Martin, TN
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked with parents to address issues with participant behavior in program.
  • Followed proper emergency protocol in event of medical injury or other critical situation.
  • Prepared gym with necessary equipment to support gymnastic activities.
  • Coordinated and facilitated trips to different locations for meets and competitions, putting together food, reservations and transportation details.
  • Utilized standard gymnastics curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Stylist Sales Associate

Lana's Boutique & Bridal
Martin, TN
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Advised client base of new products and seasonal fashions to increase store sales.
  • Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
  • Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to stimulate loyalty.
  • Connected and engaged with customers to understand styling needs.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.

Sales Consultant

Poppy Lane Boutique
Martin, TN
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.

Education

BBA - Marketing

The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN
05.2025

Skills

  • Patient Reassurance
  • Creative Activities
  • Patient Escorting
  • Recreational Gymnastics
  • Safety Procedures
  • Training Exercises
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Magnolia Place Assisted Living
12.2021 - 06.2022

Tumbling Instructor

Martin Elite Gymnastics Academy
05.2021 - 05.2022

Stylist Sales Associate

Lana's Boutique & Bridal
01.2020 - 10.2021

Sales Consultant

Poppy Lane Boutique
05.2019 - 12.2020

BBA - Marketing

The University of Tennessee - Martin
GraceAnn Merritt