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Sophia Ochs

Miami,FL

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and visual merchandising skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Has overseen the remodel of our footwear deck from a BOC deck to a tier 1+ PLITE deck, and elevated the apparel department to not only meet company standards, but to be consistently one of the top game plan executing stores in the region. Assisted in getting the Tallahassee location back to brand standard and led the merchandising of their footwear deck during their remodel. Assisted in the setup of the Miami House of Sport; since opening, I have continued training the team on where to place incoming freight, set updates, game plans, and best practices for maintaining the sales floor while being the top store in sales in the company.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser

Dicks Sporing Goods
Miami, FL
12.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Provided in the moment training sessions to teammates on proper display techniques for merchandise.

Softlines Assistant Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
Gainesville, Florida
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Oversaw execution of gameplans in apparel and footwear departments.
  • Uses understanding of trends and style to elevate merchandising.
  • Coached staff on effective selling techniques, product knowledge and customer service standards.

Softlines Assistant Store Manager

Dick Sporting Goods
Ocala, FL
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw and maintained daily standards for all strikepoints.
  • Came up with merchandising solutions based on being a unique, older store.

Apparel Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
Ocala, FL
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Operationally planned for both long term and short term with guidance of the store manager.
  • Executed gameplans and coached teammates on merchandising strategies.

Insurance Agent

Bankers Life Insurance Company Of America
Ocala, FL
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.

Apparel Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
Ocala, FL
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Provided support to customers with inquiries related to merchandise selection, orders, returns, exchanges.
  • Managed the day-to-day operational aspects of the apparel department.

Education

Exercise Science

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Sales Analysis
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Fashion trends awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Delegation

Affiliations

  • Yoga
  • Running
  • Travel

Accomplishments

  • Presented the Calia athletic apparel and swim spring gameplan strategies at Southeast regional meeting.
  • Presented the Calia athletic apparel gameplan summer strategies at the Tampa district meeting in a box.
  • Has helped facilitate Bronze trainings in the Orlando and Tampa districts.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser

Dicks Sporing Goods
12.2024 - Current

Softlines Assistant Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
10.2022 - 12.2024

Softlines Assistant Store Manager

Dick Sporting Goods
12.2021 - 10.2022

Apparel Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
11.2019 - 12.2021

Insurance Agent

Bankers Life Insurance Company Of America
10.2018 - 06.2019

Apparel Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
11.2015 - 08.2018

Exercise Science

Florida Atlantic University