Michele Tortorice
Riverview
Summary
Dynamic Retail Merchandiser with proven expertise at Anderson Merchandising in visual merchandising and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing store aesthetics and customer engagement through effective display organization and promotional strategies. A reliable team player with strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail, consistently delivering appealing shopping environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandising
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted with product placement and shelf organization to enhance visual appeal.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and enhance shopping experience.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and assisted in various store tasks as needed.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
Retail Merchandiser
Premiere Merchandising
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported team in executing promotional displays and seasonal merchandise setups.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain cleanliness and organization of retail space.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Retail Merchandiser
Proctor and Gamble
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted with product placement and shelf organization to enhance visual appeal.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and enhance shopping experience.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and assisted in various store tasks as needed.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
Sales Support Specialist
AT&T
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in sales support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Improved order processing efficiency by maintaining accurate records in CRM systems and tracking customer interactions.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Retail Merchandiser
Ferrero Rocher
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to ensure accurate stock counts.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at Number locations by following established planograms.
Education
High School Diploma - Sales And Marketing
ALAVTI
Albert Lea, MN05.1980
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Plan-o-gram creation
- Merchandise planning
- Interior and exterior displays
- Window displays
- Promotional strategies
- In-store support
- Brand presentations
- Stock control
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Display building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility
- Organization and prioritization
- Self motivation
- Laptop and mobile device use
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandising
05.2017 - 10.2018
Retail Merchandiser
Premiere Merchandising
05.2017 - 10.2017
Retail Merchandiser
Ferrero Rocher
05.2014 - 04.2015
Retail Merchandiser
Proctor and Gamble
05.2013 - 03.2014
Sales Support Specialist
AT&T
05.2012 - 04.2016
High School Diploma - Sales And Marketing
ALAVTI