Monitor inventory levels and keep adequate stock in product displays on sales floor
Merchandise new stock to appeal to customers, drive sales through customer service based on product knowledge
Market product as needed by rotating & showcasing new & available product
Review sales to establish purchasing budgets
Partner with sales representatives to bring in new product which maintains a consistent company branding
Commercial space planning & project management for the building of permanent structures
Negotiate with vendors for goods and services to achieve best price and service of merchandise
Secures new supply sources by developing vendor relationships
Traces arrivals from purchase orders
Solves issues related to invoicing and receiving
Visual Merchandiser/Showroom Designer
Star Furniture
03.2018 - 08.2021
Use eye for design to create, strategize, and execute an exceptional visual experience.
Collaborate with store manager while leading, directing, and delegating service team to ensure efficient flow of product from receiving to the sales floor.
Ensure all merchandise is represented/displayed on sales floor in compliance with merchandising standards.
Maintain store appearance to merchandising & cleanliness standards.
Assist store management in attaining corporate merchandising and operational objectives.
Achieve company productivity standards for operational processes including shipping and receiving merchandise.
Interact with customers and co-workers professionally while projecting a positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
Acknowledges and assists customers to maximize shopping experience Paint Sales Store Associate.
PPG Industries, Inc
01.2018 - 03.2018
Service customers, assist with projects, fulfill orders.
Receive inventory, stock shelves, ensure store cleanliness.
Provide product recommendations.
Conduct color matching and paint tinting services.
Paint and Home Décor Specialist
Lowe’s Home Improvement
The Woodlands, TX
10.2017 - 12.2017
Assist customers with merchandise expertise.
Maintaining Machines and fulfillment of orders.
Downstock and store maintenance.
Retail Store Manager
The Family Puppy
05.2017 - 10.2017
Manage store and meet sales goals.
Manage, schedule and coordinate a staff of seven employees.
Follow regulations for the care of live animals.
Customer Service Paint Specialist
The Home Depot
Toledo, OH
07.2016 - 07.2017
Customer Service.
Maintain store appearance.
Stock and sale of merchandise.
Order fulfillment and machine maintenance.
Customer Service Representative
Thyssen Krupp Online Metals
Northwood, OH
12.2016 - 04.2017
Manage Material Test Reports and Bill of Ladings through data entry.
Submit orders to direct vendors.
Service customers with order changes/issues through email.
Human Resources Manager
Presbyterian Homes Inc
Quincy, PA
08.2010 - 09.2012
Coordinate and carry out employment procedures including benefit administration, payroll, and policy and procedure
as outlined in employee handbook.
Staff recruitment inclusive of advertising, screening, referrals, orientation, and internal job posting.
Act as informational source and administrator of federal and state regulations including Workers Compensation,
FMLA, LOA’s, OSHA records and Corporate Compliance.
Control and process information regarding personnel into HR database using Ceridian, ABRA, and Kronos.
Assist in investigative processes of employee relations issues and assist in disciplinary process.
Human Resources Assistant
Maryland Sign Design
Woodbine, MD
01.2008 - 08.2010
Create various budgeting and financial reports, letters of correspondence and internal scheduling.
Assist in compliance of federal and state employment law.
New employee hiring, orientation, and benefits administration and maintain employee records.
Data entry, bookkeeping, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Administrative Assistant
Office Team
Toledo, OH
04.2006 - 09.2007
Assist Vice President and Legal Team.
Word Processing, data entry, travel and expense reports.
Office supply inventory including purchasing and stocking.
Receive, log and direct company mail.
Office Manager
Buehler Enterprises
Toledo, OH
09.2004 - 04.2006
Responsible for company invoicing.
Ticketing and fulfillment of retail items through data entry and printing.
Accounts payable/receivable.
Banking, general ledgers, monthly reconciliation of accounts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Studies - Interior Design
Lonestar Community College
Degree - Cosmetology
Owens Community College
Associate of Arts -
Empire School of Cosmetology
Timeline
Merchandise Planner
Wabash Feed and Garden
08.2020 - Current
Visual Merchandiser/Showroom Designer
Star Furniture
03.2018 - 08.2021
PPG Industries, Inc
01.2018 - 03.2018
Paint and Home Décor Specialist
Lowe’s Home Improvement
10.2017 - 12.2017
Retail Store Manager
The Family Puppy
05.2017 - 10.2017
Customer Service Representative
Thyssen Krupp Online Metals
12.2016 - 04.2017
Customer Service Paint Specialist
The Home Depot
07.2016 - 07.2017
Human Resources Manager
Presbyterian Homes Inc
08.2010 - 09.2012
Human Resources Assistant
Maryland Sign Design
01.2008 - 08.2010
Administrative Assistant
Office Team
04.2006 - 09.2007
Office Manager
Buehler Enterprises
09.2004 - 04.2006
Associate of Applied Science Studies - Interior Design