Lucinda J Rivera
Savannah,GA
Summary
Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser Specialist
Sam's Club
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted yearly store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Checkout Supervisor
Sam's Club
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Assisted customers in need to promote pleasant shopping experiences and encourage return business.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Supported production line, reporting need for additional staff and resources.
- Collaborated with managers and human resources in building talented teams dedicated to customer satisfaction.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Monitored inventory to keep store stocked with necessary items and avoid running out of in-demand products.
Spanish I and II Teacher
HV Jenkins High School
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
Spanish Teacher
Savannah State Upward Bound Program
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Spanish Teacher K-8
St. James Catholic School
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies such as textbooks.
- Acted as adviser to the Spanish Club.
- Developed first Spanish program for Kindergarten through eighth grade students at Saint James Catholic School.
- Member of Curriculum Committee of the Savannah Diocese: Review, selection and implementation of all new curriculum for twenty-two schools, 2005-2006.
Spanish Instructor
City Of Savannah
07.2005 - 01.2006
- Corporate Training instructor for City of Savannah Employees- Spanish Business Conversation & Documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA12.2001
Skills
- Window Displays
- POS Systems Knowledge
- Product Inventory Counts
- Seasonal Displays
- Visual Displays
- Merchandising Strategies
- Planogram Execution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Merchandiser Specialist
Sam's Club
11.2022 - Current
Spanish I and II Teacher
HV Jenkins High School
01.2008 - 06.2012
Checkout Supervisor
Sam's Club
06.2007 - 12.2012
Spanish Teacher
Savannah State Upward Bound Program
06.2006 - 08.2010
Spanish Instructor
City Of Savannah
07.2005 - 01.2006
Spanish Teacher K-8
St. James Catholic School
08.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Armstrong Atlantic State University
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