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Marianne Kuehn

Bonsall

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in retail and real estate development, notably at Home Goods. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction through expert merchandise presentation and strategic store layout. Skilled in visual merchandising and effective communication, I successfully increased sales and fostered positive team environments. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and optimize product displays, aligning with current trends and customer preferences.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Associate

Home Goods
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.
  • Utilized strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and resolve customer concerns promptly.
  • Updated signage and price tags to reflect current sales.
  • Collaborated closely with fellow associates, sharing best practices for visual merchandising techniques and improving overall store performance.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Assisted in the training and development of new associates, fostering a positive team environment.
  • Optimized store layouts by strategically placing popular items in high visibility areas, drawing customer attention and increasing sales.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock to meet customer demands.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends and customer preferences to adjust merchandise presentation accordingly.

Real Estate Developer

Self Employed Services
02.2000 - 03.2025
  • Secured financing for real estate projects by cultivating relationships with lenders and investors.
  • Coordinated with local municipalities to obtain necessary permits, facilitating smooth project execution.
  • Collaborated with leasing agents and advertising agencies to market vacant spaces.
  • Partnered with community stakeholders to address concerns and incorporate feedback into development plans.

Sales Associate

Appliance Direct
05.2002 - 05.2005

Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.1982

Skills

  • Retail experience
  • Store organization
  • Cash management
  • Planogram execution
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Visual merchandising
  • Product rotation
  • Pricing and signage updates
  • Display setup
  • Store layout
  • Sales

Timeline

Sales Associate

Appliance Direct
05.2002 - 05.2005

Real Estate Developer

Self Employed Services
02.2000 - 03.2025

Merchandise Associate

Home Goods

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing

Arizona State University
Marianne Kuehn