Tabitha McKinney
Acosta Group
North Manchester,IN
7
years of professional experience
Developed skills in retail environment, including product display optimization and customer relationship management. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be leveraged to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction. Focused on utilizing strong background in retail to drive success in new and challenging role.
Work History
Retail Sales Representative
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted customers in product selection and provided detailed information on promotions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store presentation and ensure stock availability.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts to optimize sales opportunities.
- Analyzed sales trends to suggest improvements in product placement and promotions for increased revenue.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
- Utilized persuasive communication skills to encourage undecided customers toward making confident purchases.
Retail Sales Merchandiser
1 Year 11 Months- Collaborated with store managers to implement visual merchandising strategies.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product placement and inventory management.
- Assisted in maintaining stock levels and ensuring product availability for customers.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Conducted regular audits of merchandise presentation and compliance with brand guidelines.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of promotional materials and products.
- Prevented loss of inventory by conducting thorough checks for theft or damaged goods on a regular basis.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Material Handler
3 Years 1 Month- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Managed inventory by accurately tracking stock levels and performing regular audits.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring proper handling of delicate medical devices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the workspace to promote safety compliance.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
Lead Teacher
2 Years 2 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum enhancing child development and learning outcomes.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on classroom management strategies and educational best practices.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting social skills and emotional growth among students.
- Collaborated with parents, providing regular updates on child progress and addressing concerns effectively.
- Assessed student performance, identifying individual needs to tailor educational approaches accordingly.
- Coordinated classroom activities, ensuring alignment with state standards and organizational goals.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Master of Science - Psychology in Human Behavior
Associate of Science - Computer Graphics and Design
Skills
Merchandise presentation
Store layout planning
Retail display setup
Stock rotation
Inventory management
Brand awareness
Performance reporting
Visual merchandising
Window displays
Product merchandising
Product promotion
In-store support
Brand presentations
Timeline
Retail Sales Representative
Acosta Group
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Acosta/Premium Retail Services
06.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Material Handler
Zimmer Biomet
05.2020 - 06.2023Read More
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Ivy Tech
Associate of Science from Computer Graphics and Design
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Grace College
Master of Science from Psychology in Human Behavior
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Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Administration
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