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Mary Aresco

Windsor Locks

Summary

Merchandising professional with proven track record of enhancing store layout and product presentation to maximize sales. Known for strong collaboration with teams to meet and exceed goals in dynamic environments. Flexible and reliable, skilled in inventory management and customer insights.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
02.2022 - Current
  • Proactively exceeded merchandising responsibilities by selling in additional branded displays and cold vault placements, resulting in increased product exposure and incremental sales growth.
  • Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Improved client satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving service issues.

Lead Store Associate

Aldi USA
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Evaluated prices and conducted audits to detect and correct price discrepancies.

Merchandise Coordinator

Tj Maxx Dept Store
09.2016 - 12.2019
  • Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
  • Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
  • Acted as liaison between production, delivery and merchandising teams.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
  • Priced products based on season and market demand.
  • Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment, and analyzed buying reports.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.

Education

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School
Enfield, CT
06.2017

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Visual Displays
  • Organization
  • In-Store Support
  • Store Maintenance
  • Warehouse Coordination and Support
  • Stock Rotation
  • Brand Presentation
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Pricing and shelf labeling

Timeline

Merchandiser

RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
02.2022 - Current

Lead Store Associate

Aldi USA
09.2020 - 02.2022

Merchandise Coordinator

Tj Maxx Dept Store
09.2016 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Enfield High School

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