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Sarah Doughty

Nipomo,CA

Summary

Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality. Known for customer-focused initiatives and knowledgeable about modern merchandising.


Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.


Personable supervisor with record of success leading team efforts, recognizing areas of improvement and building professional relationships. Effective at managing big-picture business goals. Detail-oriented and efficient with strengths in both project and time management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandizing Supervisor

Kate Spade New York
Pismo Beach, CA
06.2018 - Current
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Supervised team of up to 5 or so merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.


  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.

Sales Associate/ Customer Service Lead

Carter’s
Pismo Beach, CA
09.2014 - 11.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.

Education

N/A - Psychology

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2014

Skills

  • Originality and Creativity
  • Placement Optimization
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Corporate Visual Standards
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Product Expertise
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Store Appearance
  • Shipment Processing
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Cash Counting
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Visual Representations
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Performance Goals
  • Constructive Feedback

Timeline

Visual Merchandizing Supervisor

Kate Spade New York
06.2018 - Current

Sales Associate/ Customer Service Lead

Carter’s
09.2014 - 11.2018

N/A - Psychology

Cuesta College
Sarah Doughty