Sheena Walch
Sterling Heights
Summary
Results-driven Merchandising Execution Manager known for productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in strategic planning, inventory management, and visual merchandising to optimize retail operations. Skilled at leadership, communication, and problem-solving to lead teams effectively and exceed performance goals. Utilize analytical skills to make data-driven decisions and improve merchandising outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Execution Manager
The Home Depot
04.2020 - Current
- Cultivated teams to enhance consistency, quality, and efficiency, surpassing company and supplier expectations across 11 stores in Metro Detroit area
- Actively engaged with potential candidates, cultivating strong relationships and enhancing candidate experience to establish robust pipeline of internal and external talent.
- Directed successful execution and implementation of all merchandising activities.
- Enhanced sales performance by delivering exceptional general bay service, ensuring on-time project completion, and orchestrating events.
- Accelerated key performance indicators by analyzing metrics and service level agreements for core programs and processes.
- Managed payroll processing activities for 180 supervisors and associates.
- Engaged in Store Development Walks utilizing Store Pulse to enhance sales and operational performance.
- Served as project captain for Midwest region, proactively addressing and communicating project issues with merchants and key stakeholders.
- Facilitated regional safety discussions, leading to reduced safety incidents through targeted awareness and training initiatives.
- Led district-wide safety initiative, cultivating culture of safety and achieving over 480 days without OSHA incident.
- Drove accountability by addressing performance opportunities within teams and took disciplinary action including terminations as necessary to a team of over 180 direct and indirect reports.
- Participated in the 2024-2025 ASM Mentor Circle focusing on business acumen and driving results.
- Instructed multiple courses of advanced development classes to high-potential associates teaching leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Sales and Manager
Macy’s
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations of an $75M store, including creating a daily selling culture, customer service, interviewing, staffing, training, merchandising, inventory control, colleague development and performance evaluations.
- Directly responsible for 40 sales colleagues and Sales Supervisors.
- Initiated and coordinated cross training to maintain exceptional customer engagement.
- Created special events within the department partnering with vendor representatives and outside companies to drive sales.
- Partnered with District Team, Store Manager and Sales teams to develop the right merchandise assortments.
- Coached store team to continually improve selling performance.
- Provided constructive feedback and identified areas of opportunity.
Market Product Service Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2006 - 02.2019
- Operational and merchandising leader for 12 stores across the Metro Detroit area.
- Drove execution for all Lowe’s merchandising projects, resets, seasonal changes and promotions while coordinating capacity to efficiently complete all demands.
- Support and led the entire product service team by providing guidance, mentoring and coaching.
- Also handled all interviewing, hiring and performance management including application of all HR policies to a team of over 50 direct and indirect reports.
- Provided direction and guidance for the execution strategy of all product service teams and project activity throughout the district.
- Created team environment to motivate and engage team on key focuses and top priorities.
- Collaborated and supported stores on execution of merchandising in each location to ensure stores always represent a great brand image and created a great shopping experience for customers.
- Created training plans for all store leaders and taught training classes in each store on operations and merchandising.
- Created and coordinated district wide training opportunities to roll out company initiatives.
- Reviewed sales trends and scheduled specific tasks to proactively prepare for indexing categories, micro-seasons, and local sales trends resulting in continuous comp sales growth.
- Managed payroll, travel expenses, operational expenses, and shrink potential, reducing expenses by double digits 3 years in a row.
- Created succession plans for all team members and increased employee engagement year after year.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Macomb Community College
Clinton Twp, MISkills
- Performance management
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Payroll administration
- Financial management
- Inventory control
- Data and sales analysis
- Team building
- Training and development
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Merchandising Execution Manager
The Home Depot
04.2020 - Current
Sales and Manager
Macy’s
07.2019 - 04.2020
Market Product Service Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2006 - 02.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Macomb Community College
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