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Scott Fisher

Traverse City,MI

Summary

Driven Retail professional with top-notch sales abilities, service-oriented nature and analytical approach to resolving customer problems. Sell Sporting Goods and Outdoor products while adapting to new industry trends and changing customer desires. Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint in Windows and MacOS. Articulate communicator skillful in building solid relationships with employees and customers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caretaker for Family Member

Independent
08.2022 - 02.2024

The gap in my employment history is due to taking care of my elderly mother who lived in West Bloomfield.

Store Team Leader

Pet Supplies Plus
Traverse City, MI
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Adhered to operational policies and procedures pertaining to animal care, safety, cleanliness and security of store.
  • Created weekly work schedules to maximize productivity and engagement.
  • Developed neighbor engagement scores above 80 to promote our brand.
  • Utilized broad business knowledge to affect store results, including sales, loyalty program membership, and neighbor engagement, while operating within budget.
  • Responsible for daily operation of store such as opening, midday and closing procedures including safe counts, cash drops, cash reconciliation and end of day reports.

Department Head of Sporting Goods and Housewares

Blains Farm And Fleet
Traverse City, MI
03.2019 - 12.2021
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Set weekly ad pricing prior to sales.
  • Timely completion of planograms
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Volunteered to assist with unloading of delivery truck and sorting/staging of incoming stock by department.
  • Exceeded sales goals to place department in top 10 of 41 stores.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Traverse City, MI
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Adapted for working in Operation, Merchandising and Specialty departments.

Professional Educator

Manton Consolidated Schools
Manton, MI
09.2006 - 06.2013
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Used designated student database to document student grades and attendance.
  • Created Units and lesson plans for K-12 Visual Arts classes to increase student interest and participation.
  • Letter of recognition from school board for integrating writing skills strategies into visual arts curriculum, in order to exceed district goal of writing across our curriculum and increasing English test scores.

Education

Educational Leadership

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

State of Michigan Teacher Certification. - Major in Studio Art. Minor in English

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Retail Metrics and Goals
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Merchandise Receiving and Handling
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
  • Team Cooperation

Hobbies

Avid surfer, wing foiling, wing skiing, foodie, reader and traveler.

Timeline

Caretaker for Family Member

Independent
08.2022 - 02.2024

Store Team Leader

Pet Supplies Plus
01.2022 - 08.2022

Department Head of Sporting Goods and Housewares

Blains Farm And Fleet
03.2019 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2015 - 03.2019

Professional Educator

Manton Consolidated Schools
09.2006 - 06.2013

Educational Leadership

Grand Valley State University

State of Michigan Teacher Certification. - Major in Studio Art. Minor in English

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Michigan State University
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