Lydia Montgomery

Understood industry buying trends and used that knowledge for commercial success. Handled all aspects of department including but not limited to human resources, purchasing, product development and merchandising. Attained monthly sales versus purchases goals

Responsible for maintaining price/cost profile, shelf tag accuracy and store signage, and making necessary price changes in accordance with Pricing Integrity Forum. Changeover for weekly expedition of up to 14,000 tags storewide. Monitored sales events for accuracy in scanning and signage, maintained current knowledge of weekly ad items and verified pricing integrity.

Responsible for purchasing, merchandising and setting general dynamic of store. Attended nationwide food shows, selected topical and trendy products. Interacted with vendors from product selection through complete integration into Corporate system. Designed and executed store end caps

Responsible for complete event management of events from inception to execution. Duties included customer sales, selecting/executing themes, creating menus, and hiring staff. Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.