Keith Phillips
Hempstead
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in visual merchandising and sales, notably at Clare Rose Inc. Expert in enhancing brand awareness and customer engagement through creative displays and strategic sales techniques. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and known for exceptional flexibility and independence. Achieved significant performance improvements by leveraging goal-oriented approaches and strong relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented professional with a strong purchasing, vendor management, and inventory control background. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and welding safety precautions. Knowledgeable in developing and executing strategies to contribute to a safe environment. Considered a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Merchandiser
Clare Rose Inc
Yaphank
06.2023 - Current
- Maximized shelf space utilization by optimizing product displays, leading to increased product visibility.
- Increased sales by establishing strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resulting in repeat business and positive client feedback.
- Analyzed sales data to identify growth opportunities, implementing targeted action plans that drove increased performance.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure proper execution of merchandising strategies, maintaining a professional store appearance.
- Utilize the phone app to organize the weekly schedule
- Independent & flexibility
Part-Time Visual Merchandiser
Retail Merchandising Services Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced product visibility by arranging displays creatively and strategically.
- Designed appealing in-store displays to attract customer attention and increase foot traffic.
- Improved sales with eye-catching window displays and promotional setups.
- Coordinated with store management to align visual displays with marketing campaigns.
- Retail store examples, Target, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, etc.
- Developed creative display concepts to drive impulse purchases.
- Utilize the phone app to organize the weekly schedule
- Independent & flexibility
Pro Services Cashier
Home Depot
Westbury
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash-handling services.
- Strengthened customer relations through active listening skills and effective communication of relevant information during transactions.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising the quality of work or attention to detail.
- Trained new cashiers on procedures, company policies, and best practices for exceptional customer service.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Researched best practices in welding technology to improve skills and knowledge
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uniondale High School
Uniondale, NY06.2015
Skills
- Goal oriented
- Sales strategies
- Visual merchandising
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
- Flexible work schedule
- Reliable and punctual
- Remote
- Independent
- Layout design
- Sketching and drawing
- Welding safety practices
- Welding equipment maintenance
Certification
WebCe Prelicense New York Life Broker Insurance
National OSHA Foundation Welding Safety Certification
Path to Pro Welding Certification
Timeline
Sales Merchandiser
Clare Rose Inc
06.2023 - Current
Part-Time Visual Merchandiser
Retail Merchandising Services Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Pro Services Cashier
Home Depot
04.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Uniondale High School