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Stephen Garland

New York,NY

Summary

Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active.

Experienced with inventory management, visual merchandising, and sales strategies to optimize product placement and customer engagement. Utilizes collaborative techniques to ensure cohesive team efforts and store success. Track record of effectively analyzing market trends and customer preferences to drive sales growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchandiser

OTG Management JFK Airport
04.2022 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.

Financial advisor

Primerica
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Number one multi-leveling marketing company in the world
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.

Sales Associate

Macy’s Harold Square
11.2019 - 01.2020


  • Memorized upcoming merchandise to be sold to potential customers
  • Handled shipping from different states in the US
  • Help provide tailoring and alterations for customers
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Game Operator/ Gamer host

HB leisure, Coney Island
04.2019 - 10.2019


  • Organized larger crowds for competitive games/ activities
  • Game operators travel to other countries to expose their social skills in other HBLeisure locations around the world
  • MUST!!! be very socially active and optimistic to customers
  • Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and game stations to comply with sanitation requirements.
  • Assisted with ticket redemption and provided prize selection to customers.
  • Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
  • Stocked and displayed merchandise in prize area to encourage guests to win game tickets.
  • Reported game malfunction to maintenance department for resolution to decrease machine downtime.

Education

High School Diploma - Communications

Manhattan Village Academy
06.2019

Skills

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Flexible & adaptable to changing environment
  • Sales Strategies
  • Pricing Controls
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Verbal Communication
  • Excellent People Skills

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.


Timeline

Merchandiser

OTG Management JFK Airport
04.2022 - Current

Financial advisor

Primerica
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Macy’s Harold Square
11.2019 - 01.2020

Game Operator/ Gamer host

HB leisure, Coney Island
04.2019 - 10.2019

High School Diploma - Communications

Manhattan Village Academy

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