Kristie Overman
St. Joseph
Summary
Seeking a dynamic role in merchandising to leverage experience in a stable, long-term position.
Results-driven merchandising and logistics professional with 24+ years of experience in e-commerce, liquidation, shipping & receiving, inventory management, and visual merchandising. Proven ability to streamline shipping/receiving and inventory processes to improve accuracy, shorten fulfillment cycles, and reduce errors; led retail reset projects and managed end-to-end operations for a profitable online business. Skilled at implementing process improvements, inventory controls, and tracking systems to boost operational efficiency and on-shelf availability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Yournewstuff
07.2000 - Current
- Operated a successful home-based e-commerce business specializing in liquidation sales. Developed strategies to optimize online sales and inventory management, leading to increased revenue. Utilized strong customer service skills to maintain client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Grew e-commerce sales through strategic marketing and promotions
- Managed all aspects of inventory, sales, and customer interactions
- Implemented cost-effective solutions to enhance business operations
Reset Specialist
Holloway's Liquidation Outlet Plaza
Saint Joseph
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Focused on resetting store layouts to optimize product placement and customer flow. Coordinated with team members to execute visual merchandising plans, enhancing store aesthetics and customer experience. Utilized problem-solving skills to address layout challenges effectively.
- Reorganized store sections to improve product visibility and sales
- Worked closely with team to implement seasonal merchandising updates
- Addressed layout issues to ensure effective customer navigation
Production and Shipping
Fern Thatcher
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Managed production schedules and coordinated shipping logistics to ensure timely deliveries. Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency across departments. Applied strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records of inventory and shipments.
- Oversaw daily production activities to meet company targets
- Improved shipping accuracy by implementing new tracking systems
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials
Education
High School - Graduate
Lafayette High School
Graduate - Graduate
St. Joseph Beauty University
Skills
- E-commerce Management
- Inventory Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Logistics Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- 24+ years operating a profitable home-based e-commerce and liquidation business, overseeing sourcing, merchandising, pricing, fulfillment, and customer service.
- Boosted online sales and customer retention through targeted marketing, optimized product listings, and promotional strategies.
- Implemented inventory tracking and fulfillment procedures that improved order accuracy and shortened fulfillment cycles.
- Managed production and shipping operations, coordinating suppliers and carriers to ensure timely deliveries and minimize delays.
- Led multiple retail reset projects to improve product placement, customer flow, and on-shelf availability, enhancing store presentation.
- Streamlined packing and shipping workflows and introduced tracking systems to reduce errors and control costs.
- Trained and coordinated teams for resets and production peaks, improving execution consistency and operational efficiency.
References
Branda Hoover, BlueScope
Timeline
Reset Specialist
Holloway's Liquidation Outlet Plaza
09.2019 - 05.2021
Production and Shipping
Fern Thatcher
08.2010 - 03.2014
Owner Operator
Yournewstuff
07.2000 - Current
High School - Graduate
Lafayette High School
Graduate - Graduate
St. Joseph Beauty University