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Ruth Payton
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Results-driven Retail Manager specializing in inventory control and merchandising. Managed store operations to ensure compliance with planogram standards and pricing controls. Addressed stock level and pricing discrepancies, enhancing product availability and customer satisfaction. Streamlined cash handling and POS systems for efficient sales management and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Driveline Merchandising
Youngsville, AL
09.2026 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
SAS Retail Services
01.2023 - Current
- Traveled to different Walmart locations to check encaps, product availability, and pricing accuracy.
- Executed product resets according to SAS Retail Services merchandising standards to ensure compliance and presentation.
- Stocked shelves with inventory and maintained organized sales floors
- Replaced shelf tags and corrected product pricing displays to maintain accurate pricing information.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Arc of Acadiana
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Supported special needs clients in daily activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted with hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation for individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted special needs clients in daily activities to enhance their quality of life.
- Documented client services, observations, and behavioral notes in agency records.
Assistant Manager/Walmart Associate
Walmart
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
02.2000 - 04.2019
- Supervised Walmart associates in daily operations and customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated merchandising tasks to ensure adherence to Walmart presentation and planogram standards, optimizing product visibility.
- Monitored inventory levels and supported replenishment across sales departments.
- Trained Walmart team members on policies and procedures to ensure consistent service expectations.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
New Iberia Senior High School
New Iberia, LA 08.1983 - 05.1986
Skills
- Planogram execution
- Planogram adherence
- Merchandising strategies
- Retail operations
- Inventory management
- Replenishment strategies
- Pricing
- Sales supervision
- Sales
- Retail Sales
- Store management
- POS
- Point-of-sale systems
- Visual presentation
- Shelf organization
- Store procedures
- Inventory control
- Product management
- Sales floor assistance
- Negotiation strategies
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Time organization
- Marketing
- Assistant management
Certification
CPR Certification, January 2023 to January 2024, DSP for Arc of Acadiana
Additional Information
Work PRN with Arc of Acadiana.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Katy, TXLafayette, LA
Open to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Merchandiser
Driveline Merchandising
09.2026 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
SAS Retail Services
01.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Arc of Acadiana
12.2019 - 10.2023
Assistant Manager/Walmart Associate
Walmart
02.2000 - 04.2019
High school diploma - General Studies
New Iberia Senior High School
08.1983 - 05.1986