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Lexi Gerry

Merchandise Manager
Sioux City,IA

Summary

Driven candidate offering years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Proficient in analyzing inventory to provide detailed data for successful, cost saving purchases. Expert in merchandise planning and budgeting based on prior sales and trends. Excel in managing purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceeds savings goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Merchandise Manager

Bomgaars
Sioux City, IA
03.2022 - Current
  • Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions and markdowns to reach financial targets.
  • Created sales cycle plan to develop and service accounts through product marketing, prospecting, promotion and merchandising for proper product visibility.
  • Set sales quotas, established performance expectations and visited retailers to optimize sales and customer service.
  • Oversaw inventory counts to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
  • Developed productive relationships with key account holders.

Inventory Analyst

Bomgaars
Sioux City, IA
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
  • Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
  • Analyzed weekly and monthly patterns to forecast business needs, reducing inventory costs.
  • Optimized execution of supply chain by forecasting, scheduling orders and balancing inventory levels.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Assisted Merchandise Managers in managing categories and covering categories in their absence.

Clothing Manager

Bomgaars
Sioux City, IA
08.2015 - 03.2021
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures.
  • Supervised and delegated duties within department.
  • Created a Clothing Manual that was recognized and utilized company wide.

Cashier

Bomgaars
Sioux City, IA
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

Morningside College
Sioux City
08.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social And Behavioral Science

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
08.2015 - 05.2019

Skills

Inventory Management

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Accomplishments

  • Created Clothing Manual that was recognized by Corporate and utilized throughout the company.
  • Exceeds Customer Expectations Award in 2019
  • Interdepartmental Honors Program
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
  • Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honor Society - Social Media Chair (1 year)
  • Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society - Social Media Chair (1 year)
  • Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society

References

Chet Hofmann - Former Manager

District Manager

Bomgaars, Sioux City

712-226-5000

chofmann@bomgaars.com


Chuck Littsen - Former Manager

Assistant Manager

Bomgaars, Sioux City

712-224-3000


Katelyn Gebel - Former Co-Worker

Former Cashier

Bomgaars, Sioux City

712-870-4187

kgebel@gmail.com






Timeline

Merchandise Manager

Bomgaars
03.2022 - Current

Inventory Analyst

Bomgaars
03.2021 - 03.2022

Clothing Manager

Bomgaars
08.2015 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

Morningside College
08.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social And Behavioral Science

Morningside College
08.2015 - 05.2019

Cashier

Bomgaars
10.2014 - 08.2015

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