Karen Fifield - Sturm
Pinehurst,NC
Summary
Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Target
Southern Pines, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
Southern Pine, NC
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Merchandising Specialist
InStore Group
Charlotte , NC
12.2001 - 07.2024
- Created merchandise displays based on planogram.
- Returned items to shelves and maintained organized appearance.
- Tracked store inventory and oversaw ordering processes.
Business Operations Supervisor
Staples
Manhasset, NY
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored and physically pulled down merchandise and to keep supply well-stocked.
- Updated existing planograms according to new product releases and seasonal changes.
- Organized and maintained cycle count records.
Inventory Specialist Supervisor
Staples
Manhasset, NY
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Performed Zero Balance Reports
- Processed Damages and Corporate Returns
- Responsible for the Clearance section
- Maintained Inventory Levels of Merchandise
Merchandising Specialist
BDS/Apollo
Tampa, FL
12.2001 - 06.2020
- Created merchandise displays based on planogram.
- Returned items to shelves and maintained organized appearance.
- Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mac Arthur High School
Levittown, NY06-1983
Skills
- Planogram Interpretation
- Retail Merchandising
- Stock Replenishment
- Visual Displays
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- In-Store Support
- 20 Years Planogram Experience
- 30 Years Customer Service
- Customer Assistance
- Payment Processing
Timeline
Team Member
Target
07.2024 - Current
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
12.2023 - 07.2024
Business Operations Supervisor
Staples
05.2022 - 09.2023
Inventory Specialist Supervisor
Staples
06.2018 - 02.2022
Merchandising Specialist
InStore Group
12.2001 - 07.2024
Merchandising Specialist
BDS/Apollo
12.2001 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Mac Arthur High School
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