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Patti K Watts

Summerville,South Carolina

Summary

Experienced retail professional with strengths in inventory management, visual merchandising, and department leadership. Known for maintaining standards, coordinating workflow, and supporting efficient store operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Coordinator

TJ Max
Summerville, South Carolina
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated daily workflow across sales floor and backroom to ensure seamless operations.
  • Monitored department standards and escalated display or stock concerns to ensure timely resolution.
  • Managed merchandise shipment processing and supported stockroom receiving procedures for efficient inventory turnover.

Maintained accurate inventory records through store systems and department documentation.

Lead Visual Merchandiser

Belk Department Store
Summerville, South Carolina
02.2019 - 09.2025
  • Executed visual merchandising standards across Belk sales floor departments
  • Collaborated with store leaders on visual direction and merchandise placement
  • Styled mannequins and display fixtures for seasonal Belk presentations
  • Reworked product presentations to support Belk fashion and brand standards
  • Set merchandise according to Belk planograms and floor layouts
  • Maintained signage, pricing, and promotional displays throughout store
  • Created and launched weekly sales advertisements to enhance visibility of store offerings.
  • Trained associates on display upkeep and merchandising routines

Office Manager

M.B Kahn Construction
Charleston, South Carolina
03.2016 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw office operations for M.B. Kahn Construction project team to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Coordinated payroll, invoices, and accounts payable to maintain accurate construction office records.
  • Scheduled meetings, deliveries, and subcontractor communications across active job sites.
  • Scheduled resources and allocated calendars efficiently.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Maintained filing systems for contracts, permits, and project documents.
  • Implemented automation tools to streamline office operations and enhance communication efficiency. for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.

Procurement Specialist

MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina
05.2004 - 08.2016
  • Evaluated suppliers and processed purchase orders through new contracts and competitive bids.
  • Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
  • Processed purchase requisitions for MUSC medical center departments.
  • Collaborated with departments to identify product requirements, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to secure timely delivery of items for project deadlines.
  • Reviewed and updated supplier information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Created purchase orders in the MUSC procurement system.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting and Finance

Mansfield Business College
Mansfield, PA
05-2004

High School Diploma -

Summerville High School
Summerville, SC
05-1990

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Inventory receiving
  • Merchandise receiving
  • Store operations
  • Display standards
  • Visual merchandising standards
  • Display compliance
  • Visual merchandising
  • Supplier management
  • Inventory control
  • Department leadership
  • Work organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Customer support
  • Customer service

Timeline

Department Coordinator

TJ Max
05.2025 - Current

Lead Visual Merchandiser

Belk Department Store
02.2019 - 09.2025

Office Manager

M.B Kahn Construction
03.2016 - 01.2019

Procurement Specialist

MUSC
05.2004 - 08.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting and Finance

Mansfield Business College

High School Diploma -

Summerville High School
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