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Tamika Bumphis

Tupelo ,Ms

Summary

Personable and highly organized individual with passion for visual aesthetics and keen eye for detail. Understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, combined with skills in inventory management and product placement. Committed to driving sales and enhancing customer experiences through strategic merchandising efforts. Experienced with developing and executing merchandising strategies that increase product visibility and sales. Utilizes strong analytical skills to assess market trends and make informed decisions. Track record of successful inventory management and vendor coordination to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction. Versatile team member offering over 20 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.

Work History

Merchandising Specialist

Belk Department Store
04 2019 - Current
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Communicated merchandising needs to store manager.
  • Assisted management in creating seasonal floor plans that catered to current trends while maintaining brand identity.
  • Maintained clean store by returning items to proper places.
  • Directed construction of product displays, following corporate planograms, promotions, and seasonal trends.
  • Changed displays to reflect new promotions.
  • Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.

Assistant Retail Manager

Charlotte Russe
10 2013 - 04 2019
  • Recruited hired, and trained new employees ensuring they were well-equipped to provide exceptional customer service from day one.
  • Supported senior management in implementing and upholding store policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of customer complaints, leading to high levels of customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Implemented strategies focused on increasing store sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Upheld consistent presentation standards to advantageously use visual merchandising and increase sales.
  • Coordinated regular staff meetings to address challenges, share successes, and maintain open lines of communication.
  • Created employee work schedules for optimum coverage and labor cost control.
  • Implemented loss prevention measures, resulting in a significant reduction in shrinkage levels.
  • Trained employees, monitored performance and conducted periodic reviews focused on continuous improvement.
  • Managed daily store operations, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient working space for staff and customers alike.
  • Collaborated with store manager on promotional events, driving increased foot traffic and sales revenue.
  • Maximized sales by developing creative merchandising displays that showcased products effectively.
  • Led a team of sales associates, providing ongoing training and performance feedback to ensure top-notch customer service.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement or recognition as necessary.
  • Established clear goals for each team member, motivating them towards achieving success both individually and as a whole unit.
  • Tracked daily cash handling, reconciled sales and prepared bank deposits.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.

Retail Assistant Manager

The Children's Place
07 2009 - 10 2013
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques to meet sales quotas.
  • Enforced policies and procedures and administered disciplinary action to encourage quality performance of retail staff.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards throughout the store to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and maintain profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to team while bringing wealth of experience.
  • Assisted with recruiting, hiring, educating and motivating retail team to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Maintained exceptionally clean, customer-friendly and well-run department.
  • Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.

Retail Assistant Manager

New York & Company
08 2003 - 07 2009
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Enforced policies and procedures and administered disciplinary action to encourage quality performance of retail staff.
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
  • Trained employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques to meet sales quotas.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
  • Assisted with recruiting, hiring, educating and motivating retail team to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards throughout the store to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.

Education

Diploma - General

Baldwyn High School
05.1997

Certificate - Medical Billing

Martinsburg College
02.2025

Physical Therapy

Itawamba Community College

Skills

  • Competitive Pricing
  • Merchandising displays
  • Merchandising operations
  • Price tagging and shelf labeling
  • Reading planograms
  • Markdown procedures
  • Reliable and punctual

Timeline

Merchandising Specialist

Belk Department Store
04 2019 - Current

Assistant Retail Manager

Charlotte Russe
10 2013 - 04 2019

Retail Assistant Manager

The Children's Place
07 2009 - 10 2013

Retail Assistant Manager

New York & Company
08 2003 - 07 2009

Diploma - General

Baldwyn High School

Certificate - Medical Billing

Martinsburg College

Physical Therapy

Itawamba Community College

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