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Rebecca Rutkowski

Wallingford,CT

Summary

Meticulous merchandising professional adept in merchandising plan development and seasonal promotions illustrated over a year in Visual Merchandiser roles. Creative and hardworking with demonstrated success in driving sales through artistic visual displays.


Enthusiastic and dedicated administrative professional adept at providing administrative and logistical support for various projects, programs and initiatives. Expertise in anticipating professional needs and proactively identifying and resolving problems. Bringing proven to promote organization and availability through effective schedule development. Excellent customer service and conflict management skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Kohl's
08.2022 - Current
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Set mannequin looks at start of each moth.
  • Maintained mannequins and coordinating inventory on regular basis.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.

Store Administrative Assistant Back-up

Kohl's
06.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed electronic time cards for 30+ associates
  • Submitted weekly payroll.
  • Managed and posted weekly schedules for 30+ associates and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Worked with store manager to finalize weekly schedules.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Omni Lead

Kohl's
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Picked and packed online orders for shipping and in-store pick-up.
  • Pulled replenishment items from stock rooms to replace on floor inventory.

Omni Associate

Kohl's
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Provided product price information to customers.
  • Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Provided efficient cash register operations and customer service desk operations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Board Secretary

Wallingford Youth Football Organization
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Wrote clear, brief notes to record all motions and decisions of meetings.
  • Signed official documents and board minutes.
  • Maintained board binder containing governing documents, policies and written consents.
  • Updated, maintained and safely stored minute books and other legal documents.
  • Distributed copies of board minutes and actions to 16 members after each meeting.
  • Conducted general board correspondence and kept records of all correspondence.
  • Maintained full contact list of board members, board member appointment dates and term of appointments.
  • Notified 16 board members of meetings and kept detailed record of board attendance.
  • Created and maintenance up-to-date board planning calendar to outline matters on board's agenda.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Took notes and dictation at meetings.
  • Assisted with planning of end of season banquets.
  • Assisted with collection of player paperwork and completion of player binders for coaches for season.
  • Assisted with coordination and implementation of fundraising for season.

Education

No Degree - Special Education

Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT

High School Diploma -

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
06.1992

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Schedule Management
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Calendar Management
  • Spreadsheets
  • Phone Call Answering
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Administrative Support
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Filing Experience

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Kohl's
08.2022 - Current

Store Administrative Assistant Back-up

Kohl's
06.2021 - Current

Omni Lead

Kohl's
02.2021 - 08.2022

Omni Associate

Kohl's
11.2018 - 02.2021

Board Secretary

Wallingford Youth Football Organization
01.2016 - 08.2019

No Degree - Special Education

Southern CT State University

High School Diploma -

Platt Technical High School

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