Laura Stachel
Willow Grove,PA
Summary
Well-organized and creative Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in retail market. Accurately assess competition and pursues effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Staff & Assistant Event Coordinator
ALCANTARA VINEYARDS & WINERY
2024.01 - Current
- Pour wines for customers in-house as well as outside arenas
- Promote bottle sales by explaining the qualities of the various products
- Designed flyers on Canva to attract new business
- Created & updated Client List for sending flyers to as well as promoting new events via email.
Assistant Manager and Merchandiser of Girls', Baby and Toddler Departments
OLD NAVY
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Assessed the effectiveness of different product displays and store layouts on department sales figures (weekly)
- Merchandised product accordingly to visual guides as well as outside-of-the-box thinking to promote sales and ease of customer shopping
- Led and coached sales associates to properly sell, assist customers, and perform their job duties to the best of their abilities and beyond for advancement
- Ensured consistent execution of standard operating procedures
- Traveled as needed to support other stores with inventory counts and preparation for corporate office visits.
Sales Event Staff (Part-time)
STONE & KEY CELLARS
2021.03 - 2022.09
- Poured wines and ciders for customers in-house as well as outside arenas for selling
- Promoted bottle sales by explaining the qualities of the various products
- Assisted with inventory of products before and after market events.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Sales & Marketing Manager
VEGGIELICIOUS FOODS
2022.04 - 2022.06
- Maintained the company promotional social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram
- Sold and discussed Veggielicious products within public arenas to keep existing + garner new business accounts
- Promoted Veggielicious to current and potential consumers at grocery stores through brand representation
- Communicated with suppliers and customers via telephone and email regarding new and existing product orders.
Customer Service + Sales Reservations Agent & Chat Assistant Supervisor
GATE 1 TRAVEL
2017.03 - 2022.02
- Fielded questions from callers regarding existing domestic and international trip reservations
- Corresponded with clients over email regarding particular trip inquiries
- Managed existing bookings and adjusted travel itineraries, forwarded important information to supervisors regarding urgent flight changes or delays
- Created new client bookings and sold a variety of package deals and specials
- Directed new hires through virtual training requirements and reformed upcoming agents to company standards and practices.
Remote Course Facilitator (Part-time)
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
2021.03 - 2021.05
- Supported Dr
- David Greenberg (Screenwriting professor) with remote teaching delivery services such as Blackboard and VoiceThread
- Facilitated the students with the unexpected change from in-person classes to virtual classes
- Completed trainings and workshops for the purpose of facilitating the technical approach to remote teaching.
Sales Leader Manager
PIER 1 IMPORTS
2013.02 - 2017.12
- Recognized as 'Top Seller' of Pier 1 Rewards Credit Cards among 17 other candidates in October 2013 for the September 2013 month of sale
- Awarded Sales Associate of the Quarter among 13 other associates in September 2013
- Facilitated merchandise orders via telephone, e-commerce and in-store settings
- Promoted to a managerial position in October 2015
- Duties were to ensure accuracy of funds, coach and train new and existing hires, merchandise store displays, encourage positive sales focus, delegate day-to-day operational tasks among staff.
Education
Master of Science in Retail & Fashion Merchandising -
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA03.2022
Bachelor of Arts in English -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA12.2014
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Detail Oriented
- Operations Coordination
- Retail Merchandising Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Tasting Room Staff & Assistant Event Coordinator
ALCANTARA VINEYARDS & WINERY
2024.01 - Current
Assistant Manager and Merchandiser of Girls', Baby and Toddler Departments
OLD NAVY
2022.08 - 2023.12
Sales & Marketing Manager
VEGGIELICIOUS FOODS
2022.04 - 2022.06
Sales Event Staff (Part-time)
STONE & KEY CELLARS
2021.03 - 2022.09
Remote Course Facilitator (Part-time)
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
2021.03 - 2021.05
Customer Service + Sales Reservations Agent & Chat Assistant Supervisor
GATE 1 TRAVEL
2017.03 - 2022.02
Sales Leader Manager
PIER 1 IMPORTS
2013.02 - 2017.12
Master of Science in Retail & Fashion Merchandising -
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in English -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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