Sarah Garrison
Tampa,FL
Summary
Results-driven Digital Merchandising Analyst with a proven track record at CVS, achieving year-over-year product assortment growth. Specialist in product management and trend forecasting, leveraging strong vendor relationships and data analysis to optimize the General Merchandise catalog. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and team training, consistently enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Merchandising Analyst
CVS
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Manages a catalog of 20+ categories, overseeing thousands of items, and optimizing product listings on CVS.com.
- In 2025, GM achieved 44% YOY growth for regular assortment, and 58% YOY growth for seasonal.
- Cultivates strong relationships with key vendors, including Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Hallmark.
- Trains internal and external employee groups for a variety of tasks, including seasonal assortment auditing.
- Utilizes critical thinking to balance competing priorities and resolve complex tool issues, often leading discussions with internal partners when needed.
- Manages and continually trains a team of two employees, enhancing their skills and performance through tailored coaching and support.
- Recommend assortment changes based on market trends and customer insights.
- Leverage AI LLM shopping research to improve product information and boost engagement.
- Developed an onboarding plan with seasonal front-store partners to streamline processes and reduce maintenance.
Catalog Specialist
Amazon
Tampa, Florida
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured data integrity by maintaining accurate and up-to-date product information.
- Created and edited comprehensive product data records across multiple systems.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to guarantee timely delivery of requested materials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve customer experience on Amazon.com.
Assistant Buyer
Zulily
Vancouver, Washington
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw buyer portfolios to achieve financial targets and execute events.
- Optimized event calendar product assortment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyzed sales metrics and product data (pivot tables and VLOOKUP) to define selling strategies.
- Assisted in evaluating product trends to support strategic purchasing decisions.
Merchandise Specialist
Nordstrom
Vancouver, Washington
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Reviewed, prioritized, and managed requests from NMG buying offices, distribution centers, and partners to address business needs in a collaborative way.
- Maintained information within merchandising systems, including reporting and item setup with SQL.
Senior Amazon Marketplace Specialist
GreaterGood.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Maintained GreaterGood via Amazon Seller Central as a Marketplace and FBA seller, increasing annual revenue by over $500K year over year.
- Developed product detail pages, sponsored product campaigns, and promotions.
- Forecasted and managed inventory for over 30 brands, with an emphasis on apparel, jewelry, and toys.
- Supervised five personnel across two warehouses in two states, and maintained over 1,000 active SKUs.
Education
Diploma - Apparel Design
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute
Seattle09.2014
Military Leadership Course -
US Army
05.2009
Skills
- Stibo, ImageTool, ImDash, Contentful, and Tableau
- Trend forecasting and data analysis
- Category management and merchandise planning
- Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Quick to learn and implement new product management and merchandising systems
Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Time management and project management
- Team training and development
- Customer-facing presentation skills
- Marketing and brand strategy
Affiliations
CVS Fit Club
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Digital Merchandising Analyst
CVS
10.2023 - Current
Catalog Specialist
Amazon
02.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Buyer
Zulily
08.2021 - 02.2022
Merchandise Specialist
Nordstrom
08.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Amazon Marketplace Specialist
GreaterGood.com
04.2014 - 04.2019
Diploma - Apparel Design
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute
Military Leadership Course -
US Army