Kelly Parks
Mt Orab,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Five Star Break Time Solutions, recognized for excellence in customer service and team building. Skilled in optimizing inventory management and enhancing product displays, driving sales through effective communication and time management. Notable achievements include training and motivating teams to consistently achieve outstanding results. Committed to further enhancing operational efficiency in future roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser
Five Star Break time Solutions
Batavia, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Participated in monthly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Provided feedback from customers regarding product selection, display, and pricing.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum
- profitability.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Loaded my truck with the days inventory
- Made sure I have the proper inventory for my necessary stops
Retail Team Leader
Five Star Break time Solutions
Batavia, Ohio
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained high levels of customer service by monitoring staff performance and providing feedback.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on store processes, policies and customer service standards.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- I interviewed and trained new staff members as needed.
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas of improvement within the market environment.
- Organized the market by returning merchandise to the proper areas and restocking displays.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance.
- Changed par levels to the needs of each market
- Scheduled inventories for each route
- Monitored daily operations including cash handling, opening and closing procedures and security policies.
Merchandiser
Retail Odyssey
Cincinnati , Ohio
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
Payroll Assistant
Freeman
Batavia, Ohio
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted with the review and reconciliation of payroll data, including timesheets, deductions, and other related information.
- Maintained accurate records of employee time cards and attendance records.
- Calculated employee leave time by comparing available hours against listed hours.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human And Social Services
Southern State Community College
Winchester, OHSkills
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Team building
- Employee training
- Team motivation
- Effective communication
- Time management
Affiliations
- I help coach my granddaughters softball team
- I enjoy crafting
- I have a new found passion for traveling
Certification
- Marketing Certificate in high school
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Merchandiser
Five Star Break time Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Retail Team Leader
Five Star Break time Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Retail Odyssey
05.2019 - 12.2021
Payroll Assistant
Freeman
07.2016 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Human And Social Services
Southern State Community College
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