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Jeanita Rainey

Brandon,MS

Summary

Dynamic Retail Merchandiser with a proven track record at Acosta Sales & Marketing, excelling in merchandise planning and promotional strategies. Enhanced store aesthetics and boosted sales through effective product placement and engaging displays. Skilled in inventory management and team training, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve optimal results.

Capable [Desired Position] with solid background in retail merchandising. Proven track record in optimizing product displays and inventory management to boost sales. Demonstrated success in using analytical skills to forecast trends and in leveraging creativity for impactful visual merchandising.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

Crossmark Sales and Marketing
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to planogram
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Provided comprehensive training to new team members, ensuring consistent quality and performance across all retail merchandisers.
  • Reduced stock shortages and maintained optimal inventory levels by closely monitoring sell-through rates and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Managed project timelines effectively ensuring all merchandising planograms and resets were completed within established deadlines.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
  • Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.

Retail Merchandiser

Driveline Merchandising
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to planogram.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Sales And Marketing
04.2017 - 11.2018
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
  • Enhanced store sales through effective product placement and targeted promotions.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Received new stock and input values into computer system.
  • Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
  • Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
  • Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
  • Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
  • Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
  • Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
  • Located needed merchandise in inventory using [Type] software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2006 - 03.2017
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Streamlined inventory management with accurate tracking and timely reordering of products.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies for optimizing product assortment and placement, resulting in increased sales.
  • Developed creative solutions for unique visual challenges within limited display spaces while adhering to corporate guidelines.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
  • Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
  • Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
  • Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
  • Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
  • Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
  • Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
  • Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations.
  • Monitored tasks and staff assignments to deliver projects under-budget and on-time.
  • Delivered store policy information to patrons at checkout, reducing customer service complaints and calls.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Provided comprehensive training to new team members, ensuring consistent quality and performance across all retail merchandisers.
  • Reduced stock shortages and maintained optimal inventory levels by closely monitoring sell-through rates and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Managed project timelines effectively ensuring all merchandising planograms and resets were completed within established deadlines.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
  • Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
  • Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Enhanced store sales through effective product placement and targeted promotions.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jim Hill High
Jackson, Ms
05-1984

High School Diploma -

Career Development Center
Jackson, MS
05-1984

Skills

  • Merchandise planning
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • Promotional strategies
  • Pricing strategy

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

Crossmark Sales and Marketing
03.2025 - 05.2025

Retail Merchandiser

Driveline Merchandising
01.2021 - 05.2024

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Sales And Marketing
04.2017 - 11.2018

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2006 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Jim Hill High

High School Diploma -

Career Development Center