Sara Kudwa
Bay City,MI
Summary
Meticulous and results-driven professional pursuing career opportunity with organization poised to leverage expertise in data entry, robust sales experience, and exceptional customer relations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint and Wall Coverings Assistant Manager
Menards #3178
09.2019 - Current
- Review weekly sales reports to see areas of improvement vs. high performing categories. Work with the inventory team to ensure shrink is accounted for and product is fully stocked. Responsible for training new employees in departmental procedure and company policy. Work with vendors to maintain proper inventory, learn about new products and provide seasonal workshops for walk-in customers. Engage with customers and direct them according to their project. Mix and adjust paint colors and provide helpful application information. Ensure general maintenance on paint shakers and colorant machines. Oversee and manage 6 employees to make sure their working toward company goals and individual growth.
Hardware Team Lead
Menards #3178
09.2019 - Current
- Engage with customers to determine the right tools they need for their home/business project. Work overstock reports to ensure product is ready and available to sell. Utilize the POS system to deliver a seamless transaction/delivery. Complete monthly and seasonal planogram sets. Maintain proper cleaning practices throughout the department.
Operations/Merchandising Associate
JCPenny’s
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked on a team to process price changes throughout the store each week. Assist with merchandise display sets and ensure appropriate sign (POP) placement per planogram. Unload, organize and sort merchandise when trucks come in.
Department Supervisor - Paint Department
The Home Depot #2739
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of departmental operations, including meeting revenue goals, inventory control, and department appearance. Created weekly business plans and established departmental policies to ensure successful sales and customer satisfaction.
Merchandising Execution Associate
The Home Depot #2739
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained merchandising standards throughout all departments, including planogram integrity, cleanliness and safety; performed seasonal changes of large sets. Represented the merchandising team on the store’s Employee Committee.
Event Specialist
Art Van Furniture
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and set up Art Van’s largest events. Interacted with potential customers to generate sales.
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Delta College
University Center, MI09.2025
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Davenport University
Saginaw/Midland, MI01.2005
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Organizational capabilities
- Effective time management
- Bookkeeping with QuickBooks
Timeline
Paint and Wall Coverings Assistant Manager
Menards #3178
09.2019 - Current
Hardware Team Lead
Menards #3178
09.2019 - Current
Operations/Merchandising Associate
JCPenny’s
02.2019 - 08.2019
Department Supervisor - Paint Department
The Home Depot #2739
05.2015 - 11.2016
Merchandising Execution Associate
The Home Depot #2739
08.2013 - 05.2015
Event Specialist
Art Van Furniture
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associates - Applied Science
Delta College
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Davenport University
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