JAIMEE STRANSKY

The job of a merchandiser is to plan and execute the display of products in retail stores. They work with store managers, designers, and other employees to determine where products should be placed on shelves or racks, how they should be organized, and what type of signage should be used to highlight certain items.

Merchandising is an important part of any retailer’s marketing strategy. It helps customers find what they’re looking for more easily, which can lead to higher sales overall. Merchandisers also play a role in maintaining the visual appeal of a store by ensuring that displays are clean, organized, and well-maintained over time.

• Kept work areas professional, organized and clean.
• Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
• Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
• Executed markdowns according to established procedures while maintaining appropriate margins.
• Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
• Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
• Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
• Facilitated daily store operations, including replenishing stock and organizing merchandise displays.
• Performed regular price checks to identify discrepancies between shelf tags and computerized systems.
• Coordinated with vendors regarding returns or exchanges of damaged goods.
• Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility.
• Adhered strictly to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies or chemicals.
• Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
• Completed updates to signage, marketing materials and item price tags to reflect current promotions.

• Conducted one-on-one meetings to discuss student progress and provide feedback.
• Provide mentee with a consistent source of honest feedback regarding self-destructive patterns of thinking, feeling and acting.
• Offered personal life as living proof of the transformative power of recovery.
• Assist mentee in identifying and helping to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery.
• Assist mentees and their families to develop sobriety-based rituals of daily living.
• Collaborate with the mentees case manager when appropriate.
• Attend weekly supervision sessions.
• Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
• Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
• Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
• Developed positive relationships with clients by providing a safe, supportive environment.
• Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
• Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
• Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
• Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
• Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
• Conducted assessments to identify needs, strengths, and resources of clients.
• Attended trainings focused on best practices for working with individuals experiencing mental health issues.

• Motivational speaker and program recruiter through the Denver Women's Correctional Prerelease Program on behalf of the Gateway Program.
• Assisted in developing a comprehensive plan outlining steps required for successful completion of a degree program.
• Identified potential sources of funding available through grants or scholarships based upon merit or need-based criteria.
• Participated in academic advising and registration activities.
• Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
• Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Collaborated with school counselors to coordinate student schedules and course selections that best meet their academic needs.
• Encouraged student participation and engagement in social and academic campus activities.
• Assisted in organizing workshops and other events focused on providing information about college admissions requirements.

• Helped clients transcend addiction and rebuild lives by empowering each with knowledge and skills.
• Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
• Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
• Assisted clients in developing personal goals for sobriety and monitored progress towards those goals over time.
• Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
• Helped patients transition back into the community following hospitalization or residential treatment programs through follow up visits.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions with clients to help them develop coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.

• Responsible for aiding college students with the navigation of the computer systems in the Learning and Resource Center.
• Assisting students with obtaining tutors and overcoming learning obstacles.
• Data entry.
• Enrollment updates.
• Procuring office supplies.
• Sending weekend college reminders.
• Mail distribution.
• Event coordination.

• Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
• Identified and qualified potential customers through outbound calling.
• Created and maintained a database of leads for follow-up by sales team.
• Analyzed customer needs and recommended appropriate products and services.
• Phoned leads from referrals and telemarketing lists and asked appropriate questions to determine needs and requirements.
• Conducted product demonstrations over the phone or via webinars.
• Achieved established sales targets by generating new customer accounts.
• Responded promptly to customer queries via telephone or email.
• Established relationships with prospects by following up on leads in a timely manner.
• Developed new leads each day at or above quotas.
• Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable responses to information requests.

• Overcame objections with persuasive approach, highlighting benefits and deflecting concerns.
• Documented all activities related to appointment setting processes.
• Responded to emails, telephone calls, and face-to-face inquiries from customers regarding appointment settings.
• Obtained names and telephone numbers of potential customers from various sources, entering information into job-related software and word processing systems.
• Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
• Provided detailed information about products and services to clients.

• Assisted in the development of long-term strategic sourcing initiatives that support business objectives.
• Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Supported internal teams during the request for proposal process by providing technical expertise.
• Conducted market research, analyzed data and identified potential sources for goods and services.
• Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
• Reviewed solicitations for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Managed projects governing material sourcing and cost savings initiatives.
• Provided technical guidance in the evaluation of products, services and suppliers.
• Identified areas where improvements can be made within the acquisition process and recommended changes accordingly.
• Maintained records of all acquisitions and contracts in accordance with company policies.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.