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Parker Pridgen

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused professional with a strong background in retail and general merchandise. Experienced GM Expert at Target, skilled in managing inventory, merchandising, and providing excellent customer service. Also worked as a fishing outfitter at Bass Pro, offering deep knowledge of outdoor equipment and client-focused sales. Proven ability to solve problems efficiently, manage team tasks, and adapt to fast-paced environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandise Expert

Target
Gainesville, FL
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store
  • Experience in retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvement
  • Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals

As a General Merchandise Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

  • Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests
  • Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Follow body language and verbal clues to tailor your approach
  • Engage with guests in a genuine way, which include asking questions to better understand their specific needs
  • Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience
  • Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target
  • Be knowledgeable of GM areas to ensure sales floor is zoned, in stock and accurately signed and priced for guests
  • Acknowledge guests as you complete workload with minimal guest disruption; partner with leadership to prioritize daily workload based on business and guest needs
  • Ensure regular and promotional signing is set accurately for GM categories and be knowledgeable of products in the ad
  • Execute inbound, replenishment, backroom and signing processes for GM areas
  • Execute processes including pricing, presentation sets, and inventory accuracy as directed by your leader for all areas
  • Understand how operational procedures, like planogram (POG) ties, product capacities and salesfloor quantities impact shortage, profitability, in store replenishment and inventory accuracy
  • Operate power equipment only if certified
  • Follow processes accurately with attention to detail, monitor own progress
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, and digital fulfillment processes and maintain compliance culture while executing those duties, such as federal, state, and local adult beverage laws
  • All other duties based on business needs

Fishing Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
Gainesville, Florida
02.2023 - 06.2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sales Outfitter performs various Selling / Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information, assistance, and direction to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
  • Insures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers
  • Demonstrates product to customers.
  • Replenishes product on shelves as required per
    Merchandising guidelines.
  • Remains Product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training.
  • Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales; maintains pricing and signing.
  • Assists with "Seasonal" floor merchandise moves.
  • Restocks merchandise as required.
  • Keeps work area clean, neat and well stocked with supplies.
  • Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by:
  • identifying and evaluating customers' needs,
  • making product recommendations based off of this analysis,
  • promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up.
  • ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Education

Associate of Arts -

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Canterbury School of Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Techniques
  • Basic Graphic Design

Timeline

General Merchandise Expert

Target
05.2024 - 07.2024

Fishing Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
02.2023 - 06.2023

Associate of Arts -

Santa Fe College

High School Diploma -

Canterbury School of Florida
Parker Pridgen