Holly Kreckler
West Allis,WI
Summary
Dynamic merchandising supervisor at Kohls Department Store with a proven track record in merchandise planning and stock control. Enhanced customer experience through strategic product placement and effective coaching. Recognized for reducing shrinkage and driving sales by analyzing trends and implementing promotional strategies. Reliable team player committed to excellence in customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Supervisor
Kohls Department Store
West Allis, WI
11.2010 - Current
- Led merchandising team to optimize product placement, enhancing customer experience and driving sales.
- Trained staff on inventory management systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient replenishment processes.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting merchandising strategies to align with customer preferences.
- Developed seasonal merchandise plans, coordinating with vendors to secure timely product deliveries and maximize promotions.
- Reduced shrinkage levels through effective loss prevention measures, safeguarding company assets.
Administrative Assistant
Furey Filter & Pump
Germantown, WI
11.2014 - 08.2024
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executives, enhancing time management and meeting efficiency.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing new filing systems and document management protocols.
- Developed training materials for new staff, improving onboarding process and knowledge transfer.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely information flow and collaboration on projects.
- Organized company events and meetings, coordinating logistics and resources to ensure successful execution.
- Led initiatives to improve office procedures, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
Education
No Degree - Business
MATC
Milwaukee, WI08-1987
Skills
- Merchandise planning
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional strategies
- Stock control
- Reliable and punctual
- Pricing and signage updates
- Stock replenishment
- POS systems
- In-store support
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Earned "Employee of the Month" award's
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Furey Filter & Pump
11.2014 - 08.2024
Merchandising Supervisor
Kohls Department Store
11.2010 - Current
No Degree - Business
MATC