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Nijiar Williams

SLIDELL,Louisiana

Summary

Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Merchandiser

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Slidell, LA
10.2011 - Current
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.

Human Resources Manager

Sears Roebuck
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2008 - 10.2011
  • Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
  • Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
  • Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
  • Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Host

IHOP
New Orleans, LA
02.2005 - 08.2005
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
  • Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
  • Managed daily card and cash transactions, maintaining payment records and investigating discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marion Abramson High School
New Orleans, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Cost Analysis
  • Sales Techniques
  • POS
  • Stock replenishment
  • Active listener
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Visual displays
  • Floor set design
  • Pricing and Signage Updates
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • POS systems knowledge
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Vendor Relations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Timeline

Team Lead Merchandiser

Academy Sports + Outdoors
10.2011 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Sears Roebuck
03.2008 - 10.2011

Host

IHOP
02.2005 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Marion Abramson High School
Nijiar Williams