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Stephanie Louden

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Skilled dental model room technician with strong expertise in model making, case shipping, and lathe operation. Proven track record of managing workflows and delivering high-quality results.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1983
1983
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental model room tech

Sallee Dental Studio
Bloomington, IN
08.2005 - Current

Checking in Cases from Dentist for crowns and bridges. Shipping cases back to the dentist. Delivery in town and packing up the UPS out of town Dr’s cases. Answering phone calls. Making models from impression trays of patients teeth. Using a wet grinder and a lathe. Setting the patients bite. Polishing crowns using a polishing wheel on a lathe.

General Merchandise Manager

Marsh Supermarkets
Bloomington, Indiana
07.1984 - 08.2005
  • Led merchandising strategies to enhance product assortment and placement.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality products.
  • Trained staff on inventory management and merchandising best practices.
  • Developed merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profits.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Managed visual merchandising standards to create appealing store displays.
  • Developed promotional plans to increase customer engagement and drive sales.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts.
  • Performed regular audits of merchandise stock in order to detect shrinkage.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on merchandising techniques.
  • Coordinated with vendors to replenish product supplies as needed.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store or online.
  • Organized special events such as sales promotions, clearance sales.
  • Maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Analyzed customer buying patterns and trends to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Monitored store performance metrics such as profit margins, sales volume.
  • Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Maintained physical inventory of merchandise and implemented systems to monitor costs.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service.
  • Used historical and current business data to determine key buying trends and items.
  • Tracked sales trends and recommended adjustments to maximize departmental profitability.
  • Increased sales through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory.
  • Executed special projects and promotional events to drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.
  • Guided the layout and organization of merchandise in-store, optimizing space for product visibility and customer flow.
  • Identified and addressed performance issues within the merchandising team, implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Trained and supervised merchandising staff, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on performance and development.
  • Managed inventory levels across multiple channels to ensure product availability and minimize overstock.
  • Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Oversaw the visual merchandising of products in-store and online to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
  • Led seasonal merchandise planning, aligning inventory with consumer buying patterns and seasonal trends.
  • Utilized merchandising software and systems for efficient product management, reporting, and analysis.
  • Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
  • Organized and prioritized projects.

Education

Columbus East High Shool
Columbus , IN

Skills

  • Model making
  • Case shipping
  • Patient bite setting
  • Lathe operation

Timeline

Dental model room tech

Sallee Dental Studio
08.2005 - Current

General Merchandise Manager

Marsh Supermarkets
07.1984 - 08.2005

Columbus East High Shool
Stephanie Louden