Kacey Ryan
Blackstone,MA
Summary
Results-driven Merchandise Manager with expertise in strategic product placement and inventory control. Leads teams to optimize operations and negotiates favorable vendor terms. Utilizes analytical skills to enhance product assortments and boost customer satisfaction, consistently exceeding sales targets and strengthening brand presence in competitive markets.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concierge
Hair It Is Salon
Lincoln, Rhode Island
04.2026 - Current
- Greeted clients warmly upon arrival at the salon.
- Managed appointment scheduling using salon software efficiently.
- Provided information about services and products to clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the reception area consistently.
- Developed strong relationships with regular clients to enhance their experience.
Merchandise Manager
Ulta Beauty
09.2021 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimizing inventory levels and assortment strategies.
- Led training sessions for staff on merchandising best practices, enhancing execution accuracy and team skill set.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team, promoting collaboration, feedback, and best practice sharing.
- Championed continuous improvement culture, fostering collaboration, feedback, and best practice sharing among team members.
Front End Cashier
Brigidos Marketplace
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted customers in completing purchases and locating items to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
- Called for back up cashiers during peak times to minimize wait time for customers.
- Requested backup cashiers during peak times to reduce customer wait times.
- Identified customer needs and recommended suitable products to increase sales opportunities.
- Assisted in various departments during high-demand periods.
- Assisted in various departments during staffing shortages to support team operations.
Assembler
Antron Engineering
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components, identifying and addressing issues to ensure quality standards.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies, and power tools for functionality, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
- Removed rough spots to improve parts alignment and enhance overall finish quality.
- Closely inspected parts for cleanliness and freedom from contaminants.
- Operated machinery and tools safely while adhering to production guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
Upton, MASkills
- Appointment scheduling
- Front Desk Management
- Customer Experience Enhancement
- Client Relationship Management
- Customer Transactions
- Payment Processing
- Credits and Refunds
- Cash Handling
- Service Coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Inventory control
- Retail display setup
- Stockroom organization
- Problem solving
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
Certification
Certification of Completion in the career technical area of Cosmetology.
Timeline
Concierge
Hair It Is Salon
04.2026 - Current
Merchandise Manager
Ulta Beauty
09.2021 - 01.2026
Front End Cashier
Brigidos Marketplace
03.2019 - 09.2021
Assembler
Antron Engineering
08.2018 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School