Lindsay Horvath
Palmetto
Summary
Dynamic Merchandise Manager with a proven track record at Academy Sports + Outdoors, enhancing sales through strategic inventory management and compelling merchandise presentation. Skilled in data-driven decision making and team motivation, I successfully reduced markdowns while fostering a high-performance culture, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2024 - Current
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches within tight deadlines.
- Reduced markdowns by optimizing inventory management processes and implementing demand forecasting techniques.
Assistant Manager
Gap Factory
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Access Control Monitor
United Space Alliance
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Contributed to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units.
- Conducted routine inspections of monitoring equipment to ensure optimal functionality, proactively addressing any issues identified.
- Maintained strict compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines and industry standards to uphold the integrity of the monitoring processes.
- Checked employee badges for access to certain areas
- Completed walkdowns and secured entry and exit locations
Education
Associate of Arts -
Brevard Community College
Tirusville, FlSkills
- Inventory management
- Merchandise presentation
- Merchandise allocation
- Retail display setup
- Inventory control
- Stock replenishment
- Seasonal planning
- Data-driven decision making
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Gap Factory
11.2023 - 07.2024
Access Control Monitor
United Space Alliance
03.2004 - 10.2009
Associate of Arts -
Brevard Community College