Shelby Burke
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced and resourceful Merchandising Team Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in visual merchandising, inventory management, and sales strategy development. Excel in team leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and positive team dynamics. Committed to driving retail success through effective merchandise presentation and strategic planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Team Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
04.2019 - Current
- Strategizes weekly adjustments based on store needs to max product on the floor
- Conducts monthly floorsets
- Checks daily and weekly KPIS to see stores performance
- Leads the merchandising team to ensure the store stays to standard
- Assist store team leader with hiring and onboarding new associates
Area Merchandiser - Juniors
Martins Family Clothing
Gadsden, Alabama
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Creates the schedule for all department associates
- Markets the department’s sales and markdowns through ads, while also strategically rearranging the department setup to maximize sales
- Regularly open and close the store and registers, as well as conduct nightly deposits
Stockroom Supervisor
Martins Family Clothing
Gadsden, Alabama
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Supervised and confirmed truck deliveries
- Managed new merchandise in the store’s system, as well as created transfers of product
- Maintained neatness and orderliness in stockroom environment
- Managed stockroom operations and organized inventory for efficient access.
Internet/Drop Shipment Lead
Martins Family Clothing
Gadsden, Alabama
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Made sure deliveries of stock, from UPS, FedEx, and heavy freight carriers were checked-in and received in the system daily
- Pulled internet orders for online sales through Amazon and made sure they went out daily
- Hung and censored merchandise for all departments
Assistant Area Merchandiser - Kids
Martins Family Clothing
Gadsden, AL
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted in supervising the department and eventually supervised full-time while the area merchandiser was on maternity leave
- Kept up to date with department sales and frequently adjusted the department to maximize sale opportunities
- Displayed exquisite leadership skills towards all department associates
Cashier/Customer Service
Martins Family Clothing
Gadsden, AL
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Mastered the store’s procedures on cash handling and the cash system
- Displayed excellent customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Etowah High School
Attalla, AL05-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Math, Biology
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, ALSkills
- Microsoft Office - Excel
- Scheduling optimization
- Workflow coordination
- Organized
- Team Oriented
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Problem Solver
- Tech Savvy
- Dependable
- Communication
- Inventory management
- Store layout
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Achievements
- 5 year Field Service Award with AEO
- Top 10 recognition for Gold and Diamond Award with AEO
- Consistent recognition for visual standard presentations
References
- References provided upon request
Timeline
Merchandising Team Lead
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
04.2019 - Current
Area Merchandiser - Juniors
Martins Family Clothing
10.2017 - 03.2019
Stockroom Supervisor
Martins Family Clothing
02.2016 - 10.2017
Internet/Drop Shipment Lead
Martins Family Clothing
11.2014 - 02.2016
Assistant Area Merchandiser - Kids
Martins Family Clothing
04.2014 - 11.2014
Cashier/Customer Service
Martins Family Clothing
05.2013 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Etowah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Math, Biology
Gadsden State Community College