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Tara Cherry

Chesterton,IN

Summary

Strong and meticulous individual with deep understanding of hardware industry. Successful at merchandising with commitment to maintaining efficiency for long hours.

Skillful Retail Merchandiser accomplished in product assembly, material handling and display design. Works well independently and as part of dynamic teams. Store displays.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

The Home Depot Inc
Merrillville , Indiana
11.2018 - Current
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at location by following established planograms.

Cashier/Stocker/Sales Associte

Foremost Liquors
Hobart, Indiana
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise.

Hardware Sales Associate

Menards
Portage, Indiana
07.1999 - 10.2018
  • Documented customer orders and processed accurate payments for products, warranties and support contracts.
  • Built strong relationships with store customers based on knowledgeable.
  • Created descriptions for online computer sales with detailed technical specifications.
  • Setting planograms.
  • Shipping/Receiving.
  • Trained store associates on computer products, technology and service offerings.
  • Increased business sales utilizing product and service knowledge.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in products.
  • Processed accurate credit, debit, check and cash sales transactions for customer orders.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.
  • Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Built strong relationships with store customers based on knowledgeable support .
  • Discussed products and services with customers, outlined restrictions and educated on policies.
  • Computer skills.

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats
Chesterton, IN
05.2025 - Current

Delivering in a timely manner to satisfy customers. Being professional holding myself to a higher standard to do my job correctly to make sure my customer service is always first .Driving safe following all the laws of the road and being cautious as well of my surroundings.Being on time for deliveries ..Communication with my customers and employer

Education

Morton Senior High School
Hammond, IN
06-1999

Skills

  • In-Store Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Promotional Materials
  • Planogram Execution
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Stockroom Rotation
  • Product Signage and Labeling
  • Retail Effectiveness
  • Creative Strategies
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Event Promotion
  • Cash Counting
  • Overstock Strategy
  • Inventory Records
  • End Cap Placement
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Shipment Processing
  • Retail Operations
  • Customer Transactions
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Product Sales and Promotion
  • Motivated Team Player

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats
05.2025 - Current

Cashier/Stocker/Sales Associte

Foremost Liquors
03.2019 - 03.2020

Retail Merchandiser

The Home Depot Inc
11.2018 - Current

Hardware Sales Associate

Menards
07.1999 - 10.2018

Morton Senior High School