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Karen Chaney

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Productive professional demonstrating skills. Known for performing tasks and job duties quickly and with minimal supervision. Safety-oriented individual with superior knowledge of OSHA regulatory safety protocols and practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Worker

Target Flow Center
McDonough, GA
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
  • Engage in problem solving to support continuous improvement, maintain a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment.

Merchantdiser/Sales Associate

Northside Deli Provision
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 06.2024
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Pick store-specific products and pack per company guidelines.
  • Load/unload trailers upon arrival.
  • Ensure trailers are loaded with accuracy to optimize capacity.
  • Rotate Boar's Head products on the sales floor per store. Train Publix deli associates on new product launches. Execute Publix Plan-O-Grams as directed.

Field Merchandiser

Jacent Strategic Merchandising
Mableton, GA
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
  • Constructed aisle displays and arranged end caps to promote specific products.
  • Teamed with other demonstrators to put on large-scale promotions.
  • Order products for clip strips in various store locations.
  • Issue store credits as needed for damages.
  • Set end caps and power panels per floor set guidelines.

Lead Merchandiser

The News Group - Smyrna, GA
Smyrna, GA
05.2010 - 11.2020
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Performed regular audits of inventory levels at each store location.
  • Planned commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Trained store staff on proper display techniques for maximum impact.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Ensured all merchandise was correctly labeled, priced and displayed according to company standard

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Inc
Austell, GA
08.2010 - 08.2019
  • Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
  • Utilized space management software to plan and optimize retail space usage.
  • Maintained a clean and organized retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
  • Executed floor plans per location on a biweekly basis.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
  • Audited inventory levels to ensure accuracy and completeness of products on shelves.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Technology

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA
06-2006

Skills

  • Cycle counting
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory control
  • Purchase order review
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory audits
  • Clear communication
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Storage organization
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Store operations
  • Sales target achievement
  • Sales promotions
  • Relationship building and management
  • Staff training and development
  • Employee scheduling
  • Scheduling and timekeeping
  • Cash handling oversight
  • Store organization
  • Planogram
  • Microsoft office
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Basic math
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Order Picker
  • Tugger

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Warehouse Worker

Target Flow Center
06.2024 - Current

Merchantdiser/Sales Associate

Northside Deli Provision
04.2021 - 06.2024

Field Merchandiser

Jacent Strategic Merchandising
11.2019 - 04.2021

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Inc
08.2010 - 08.2019

Lead Merchandiser

The News Group - Smyrna, GA
05.2010 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business Technology

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Karen Chaney