Lori Zelmer
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Retail Associate
Target
10.2014 - Current
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Worked with team members to complete timed orders.
- Able to use RF scanners to help complete orders.
Sales Associate
Gluten Free Frenzy
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Priced and located merchandise while keeping stock rotated.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Meat Wrapper
Jewel Foods/ Cub Foods
05.1991 - 04.2007
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products for sale to grocery customers.
- Kept shelves and display cases organized, products fronted and expired items removed along with keeping area sanitary.
- Unloaded products from delivery vehicles and moved efficiently to cooler and freezer for proper storage.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
Sandwich Maker
Cousins Subs
02.1989 - 04.1991
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food while also keeping workplace sanitary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Milwaukee, WI1990
No Degree - Word Processing
Bryant And Stratton College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Inventory Control
- Order Processing
- Merchandise Display
- Customer Service
- Meeting Deadlines
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Shipment Processing
- Multi-Tasking Strength
Timeline
Specialty Retail Associate
Target
10.2014 - Current
Sales Associate
Gluten Free Frenzy
02.2011 - 04.2014
Meat Wrapper
Jewel Foods/ Cub Foods
05.1991 - 04.2007
Sandwich Maker
Cousins Subs
02.1989 - 04.1991
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
No Degree - Word Processing
Bryant And Stratton College