Lindsay Lane
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Accomplished Director of Merchandising and Special Events, adept in vendor negotiation and fostering customer experiences. Proven track record in e-commerce strategy and problem-solving, enhancing product lifecycle management and competitive analysis. Successfully led large-scale volleyball tournaments, demonstrating professionalism and a data-driven decision-making approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Merchandising and Special Events
Lucky Dog Volleyball Merchandising
Greensboro, USA
02.2020 - Current
- Direct two large-scale volleyball tournaments yearly, handling marketing, team recruitment, venue needs, budgeting, and staffing.
- Travel and work directly with USA Volleyball and AAU Volleyball event staff in the initial setup and organization of our 100x100 pro shop store.
- Manage multiple on-site pro shops for both USA Volleyball and AAU Volleyball, handling customer service, staffing, and venue needs.
- Generated timely reports on key performance indicators such as sales, gross margin, inventory turnover.
- Recruit hundreds of staff members a year to come and work at our on-site stores.
- Communicate with vendors and retailers to continuously acquire new apparel and accessories for the store.
- Oversee all merchandising for accessories, including ordering, negotiating prices with vendors, management, packing, and shipping.
- Work closely with teammates to ensure a positive, and productive work environment.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, work tools, staffing scheduling apps, Shopify, and point-of-sale systems.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Prepared detailed financial forecasts for merchandise categories based on historical data.
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
Director of Student Wellness
Greensboro College
Greensboro, USA
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Supervised operations of Student Recreation Facility, ensuring smooth functionality.
- Ensured optimal performance of weight room and gym equipment.
- Managed team of more than 25, handling recruitment and training.
- Worked with outside organizations to rent out the facility for community use.
- Developed health-focused programs to support overall well-being across campus populations.
- Designed and delivered wellness-based curriculum for first-year seminars.
Admissions Counselor
Greensboro College
Greensboro, USA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Participated in college fairs recruiting traditional freshmen and transfer students.
- Guided prospective students through application procedures.
- Assisted incoming students in navigating enrollment procedures.
- Conducted informational sessions for students concerning college topics.
Data Manager/Office Support
Pearce Elementary
Greensboro, USA
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Utilize the computer-driven student information system to enter, store, and/or retrieve student information
- Maintains files of general records, data files, documents, correspondence, forms, index cards, reports, and other materials; posts information to departmental records according to standard procedures
- Answers incoming telephone calls and routes them to the proper person or department; answers questions regarding routine matters; performs routine clerical and typing duties
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Community Youth Sport Development
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotions, Minor in Nutrition
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2012
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- E-commerce strategy
- Consumer insights
- Data-driven decision making
- Product lifecycle management
- Competitive analysis
- Customer experience
- Vendor engagement
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Director of Merchandising and Special Events
Lucky Dog Volleyball Merchandising
02.2020 - Current
Director of Student Wellness
Greensboro College
08.2017 - 02.2020
Admissions Counselor
Greensboro College
08.2016 - 08.2017
Data Manager/Office Support
Pearce Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Community Youth Sport Development
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotions, Minor in Nutrition
Appalachian State University
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