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KANDICE RUSSELL

Greer,SC

Summary

I have over 10 years management experience. From dollar general to spirit Halloween and cherry hill programs leading these teams have been a great experience. Thanks to previous experience I have become a great problem solver and always been a great organizer and I love meeting new people. I have always been a person that can easily communicate with anybody in any situation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchandiser

Driveline Retail
10.2020 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.

Lead Manger

Cherry Hill Photography
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • My job was to hire, schedule, and train a small team to take pictures with santa or the easter bunny at west gate mall depending on the season
  • I also had to set up and take down parts of the set.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.

Location manager

Spirit holloween
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • This is a seasonal job and great experience
  • Along with regular store manager duties I also had to unload and build the whole store from pegboard structures and peg hooks with giant cardboard cutout displays
  • At the end we inventory the whole store then load everything back up in storage containers.
  • Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of profit promotion and cost control.
  • Traveled to Number different locations to scout and select appropriate ones for various scenes.
  • Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Vendor

Premium retail
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • My job was to go Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart completing different task like displays or running clipstrips and batteries from the back of the store
  • Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales for Product or Service.
  • Visited customers to stock retail shelves and document inventory levels.
  • Displayed and promoted Type products at industry events to drive brand awareness and increase sales.

Store manager

Doller general
01.2009 - 05.2015
  • As a store manager my job was too hire, fire, schedule, and train people to meet daily goals
  • Also to meet sales goals and manage inventory and price changes weekly along with resting planograms.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.

Education

GED - undefined

Coastal Carolina
08.2003

Skills

  • Customer service - 10 years
  • Store manager - 10 years
  • Planograms/resets - 10 years
  • POS Systems Knowledge
  • In-Store Support
  • Floor Set Design
  • Order Supplies
  • Visual Displays
  • Product Inventory Counts
  • Markdown Procedures
  • Store Maintenance
  • Pricing Controls
  • Vendor Relations
  • Tag Merchandise
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Organized Paperwork
  • Document Updates
  • Inspect Merchandise
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Exceptional Time Management Skills
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Manage Inventory
  • Enter Data
  • Store Planning and Display Design
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Hand Truck Operation
  • Hand Scanning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Product Signage and Labeling
  • Maintain Records
  • Planogram Design
  • Goal-Setting and Prioritization
  • End Cap Placement
  • Stock Rotation
  • Product Merchandising and Distribution
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Display Resetting
  • Reports and Spreadsheets Generation
  • Restock Shelves
  • Operation and Control
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Certified store manger, dollar general - 5 years

Timeline

Merchandiser

Driveline Retail
10.2020 - Current

Vendor

Premium retail
01.2019 - 07.2019

Lead Manger

Cherry Hill Photography
11.2018 - 03.2020

Location manager

Spirit holloween
08.2018 - 11.2019

Store manager

Doller general
01.2009 - 05.2015

GED - undefined

Coastal Carolina

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