Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline
StoreManager
Lynda Turgal

Lynda Turgal

Merchandiser
San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Sales/Merchandiser, bringing 16 years of experience in product development, promotion and optimization. Skilled in developing lasting client rapport based on knowledgeable support and consistent service. Proficient in developing and applying advanced marketing, prospecting and merchandising strategies to accomplish promotional goals. Demonstrated success in building networks and supporting branding objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elite Rep

CES {Fuji Photo}
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provided guidance and support to management and staff in order to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
  • Trained on photography printers, inventory auditing, product assembly, planograms, and all aspects of running a successful photo lab.
  • Managed inventory, generated supply orders, and provided feedback reports for Fuji.
  • Serviced 40 locations across Florida and Georgia, as well as training new Reps in other territories for a week at a time.

Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

MSC Industrial Supply
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering for MSC customers.
  • Offered every client knowledgeable and supportive assistance to meet all needs and build loyalty with MSC.
  • Ran analytics, producing forecasts to determine inventory needs.
  • Used multiple resources and tools for presenting inventory solutions such as all MSC vending machine types, including restock, cycle counts, inventory adjustments and break-fix.
  • Listened to clients' needs and assisted with identifying and securing appropriate services.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by resolving difficult customer issues through completion.
  • Utilized expertise in MSC software such as AS-400 scans to produce the highest leval of inventory needed.
  • Enabled sales growth by highlighting features and benefits of company offerings to Managers and Buyers.

Field Sales Merchandiser

Acosta
04.2014 - 02.2019
  • Developed relationships with customers and presented promotions that increased shelf space, sales and profit.
  • Introduced customers to new offerings and updated accounts.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Planned and followed through with inventory management for each store.

Jewelry Vendor {Owner/Operator}

L.A. Jewelry Imports
11.2004 - 04.2014
  • Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
  • Saved costs, effectively negotiating vendor pricing contracts to increase savings.
  • Hired, trained, supervised and motivated retail professionals to provide knowledgeable service to every guest.

Skills

  • Promotional planning
  • Inventory management
  • Superb sales professional
  • Strong communication skills
  • Personnel training and development
  • Retail sales campaigns
  • In-store event display management
  • Product expertise
  • Merchandising plan development
  • Resolution-oriented
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Field data gathering

Certification

  • I have acquired many driving certifications as a field Rep in my career. My monitored trips allotted me first place every week throughout the southeast United Sates Region.

Timeline

Elite Rep

CES {Fuji Photo}
06.2022 - 01.2025

Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

MSC Industrial Supply
02.2020 - 04.2022

Field Sales Merchandiser

Acosta
04.2014 - 02.2019

Jewelry Vendor {Owner/Operator}

L.A. Jewelry Imports
11.2004 - 04.2014