Mariea Mathis
Gainesville,Georgia
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced small business owner and former Merchandising manager. Passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
One Of A Kind Vsual Cncpts
05.2011 - Current
- Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
- Implemented innovative inventory management practices to minimize stockouts and reduce overhead costs.
- Launched new products or services by conducting market research, identifying opportunities, and developing targeted promotional campaigns.
- Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Merchandising Manager
Dollar Tree
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by analyzing customer data and optimizing product placement.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stock shortages and overstocks.
- Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
- Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
- Optimized store layouts for maximum efficiency, enhancing the shopping experience for customers.
- Evaluated merchandise assortment regularly to ensure alignment with consumer preferences and demands.
- Lead cross-functional teams in launch of promotional campaigns, driving increased revenue during key seasons.
- Improved gross margin by carefully selecting high-quality merchandise at competitive prices from reputable suppliers.
- Managed seasonal transitions smoothly, minimizing disruptions while maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Established a culture of excellence within the merchandising team through coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions, and markdowns to reach financial targets.
- Monitored stock levels and product sales to determine purchasing needs.
- Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett10.2019
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Business Management and Development
- Staffing
- Employee Development
- Brand Management
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Product Development
- Sales Techniques
- Business Management
- Product Promotion
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Merchandise Selection
- Merchandise Presentation
- Staff Supervision
- Sales Trend Analysis
- Supervising Staff
- Merchandise Planning
- Promotional Planning
- Product Assortment Planning
- Seasonal Planning
- E-commerce Merchandising
- Store Layout Optimization
- Customer Relationship Management
- Stock Control
- Visual Merchandising
- Stockroom Organization
- Inventory Control
- Retail Display Setup
- Stock Management
- Stock Replenishment
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Dollar Tree
06.2022 - 01.2024
Small Business Owner
One Of A Kind Vsual Cncpts
05.2011 - Current
BBA - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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