Lauran Clowser
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Versatile team member offering over Number years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.
Adept at recovering and restocking merchandise on the floor, as well as filling cases, shelves, racks and bins with new items. Proficient in analyzing merchandise levels to maintain optimal stock.
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.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Associate
Bikle’s Ski Shop
Hagerstown, MD
09.2000 - 05.2014
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Greeted, serviced and thanked all customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
Founder of City Ballet School
Self Employed Teacher/director
Hagerstown, MD
06.1973 - 01.2012
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Merchandise Arrangements
- Mannequin and Prop Maintenance
- Interior and Window Display Maintenance
- Creative Strategies
- Design Changes
- Merchandise Presentation Standards
- Social Perceptiveness
- Restocking Procedures
- Needs Assessment
- Spatial Awareness
- Laptop and Mobile Device Use
- Item Scanning
- Customer Buying Habits
- Stockroom Rotation
- Idea Brainstorming
- Promoting Brands
- Active Learning
- Staff Education
- Light Housekeeping
- Reading Comprehension
- Display Model Assembly
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Seasonal Displays
- New Display Creation
- Maintaining Work Areas
- Sales and Marketing Support
- Loyalty Programs
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
Bikle’s Ski Shop
09.2000 - 05.2014
Founder of City Ballet School
Self Employed Teacher/director
06.1973 - 01.2012
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Adelphi University