Nige Whitehead
Detroit
Summary
Seasoned Merchandiser with broad background in retail and wholesale environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management, product placement, and vendor negotiation coupled with aptitude for trend forecasting. Demonstrated ability to improve sales outcomes through strategic merchandising initiatives. Skilled communicator with ability to build productive relationships across various levels of business hierarchy. Results-driven professional, committed to contributing positively to team success through hard work and collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services formally crossmark & lms
Detroit
02.2019 - Current
- Inspected shelf conditions and removed damaged merchandise to maintain client presentation standards
- Executed merchandising projects aligning with client requirements to enhance visual appeal and ensure proper stock levels
- Performed resets, cut-ins, and display maintenance to uphold planogram accuracy
- Removed discounted and expired products to protect brand image and shelf safety
- Conducted audits and surveys to verify store compliance and pinpoint restock needs for optimal inventory management
- Updated planograms and product displays to reflect current layouts and assortment changes
- Applied security tags and labels to merchandise to reduce shrink and deter theft
- Captured photos and submitted reports to communicate store conditions and task completion
- Developed professional relationships with store associates and management to streamline merchandising coordination
- Pay strong attention to details and take pride in delivering high-quality work every time
- Dependable, self-motivated and committed to producing accurate work
- Supported training of new merchandisers to enhance team skills
Key Holder
GameStop
Detroit
08.2009 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers with product selections and gaming recommendations.
- Managed cash register operations and daily financial transactions.
- Trained new employees on store policies and customer service techniques.
- Enforced company policies regarding inventory management and loss prevention.
- Conducted regular inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Received shipments from vendors and ensured that all products were properly stocked in their designated locations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Planogram management
- Stock organization
- Product auditing
- Inventory management
- Client relationship management
- Product presentation
- Problem solving
- Display signage
Timeline
Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services formally crossmark & lms
02.2019 - Current
Key Holder
GameStop
08.2009 - 02.2024