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Melinda Baptista

Summary

Dynamic Ecommerce Merchandising Manager with a proven track record at First Aid Beauty, adept at enhancing product visibility and customer engagement through strategic merchandising and competitive analysis. Skilled in Shopify and digital marketing platforms, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making to impact sales + organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecommerce Merchandising Manager

First Aid Beauty/P&G
Newton, MA
07.2022 - 05.2025
  • Owned key creative and operational functions on FirstAidBeauty.com
  • Developed and executed merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize inventory levels and improve assortment planning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on promotional initiatives and seasonal launches.
  • Managed digital merchandising standards across partnering retail sites, ensuring brand consistency and experience.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.

Sales Account Manager Jan 2021 - June 2022

  • Fostered relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms.
  • Monitored stock levels and product sales to determine purchasing needs (sales projections).
  • Led market meetings to retail partners to pitch product launches and marketing initiatives.

Ecommerce Coordinator Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Managed the email marketing platform (Listrak/RetentionScience).
  • Setup + tested discount codes for sitewide promotions.
  • Provided support in troubleshooting issues and facilitating resolutions.

Customer Care Representative

LDC Incorporated
Providence, RI
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring high satisfaction levels and prompt service delivery.
  • Managed customer accounts using CRM systems to maintain accurate records and track interactions.
  • Maintained email correspondence with various business owners.
  • Handled packing and shipping in times of peak order volume.

Marketing Intern

Bond and Des Veoux
Boston, MA
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Contributed to brand strategy and development.
  • Managed content creation to boost social media engagement.
  • Contributed to the creation of compelling content for company blog and website.
  • Developed content for newsletters and email campaigns to keep subscribers informed and engaged.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PR/Marketing

Simmons University
Boston, MA
05-2017

Skills

  • E-commerce merchandising
  • Promotional planning execution
  • Competitive analysis
  • Category management
  • Website platforms: Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento
  • Digital Marketing platforms: TikTok shop, Klaviyo, Attentive, Recharge, RetentionScience

Timeline

Ecommerce Merchandising Manager

First Aid Beauty/P&G
07.2022 - 05.2025

Customer Care Representative

LDC Incorporated
10.2017 - 02.2018

Marketing Intern

Bond and Des Veoux
01.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - PR/Marketing

Simmons University
Melinda Baptista