Hi, I’m
Tashaela Burks
Travel merchandiser
Anniston,AL
Summary
Dynamic Travel Merchandiser with a proven track record at Merchco Services, excelling in visual display installations and customer service. Expert in inventory reporting and safety compliance, I have successfully enhanced product visibility and optimized stock levels, driving sales and customer satisfaction through innovative merchandising strategies.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchco ServicesSan Antonio, TX
Travel Merchandiser
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 11 locations by following established planograms.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
Road and Rail ServicesLincoln, AL
Line Leader
06.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Used computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic and communications components.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and quality standards.
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
- Assisted in troubleshooting assembly-related problems to identify discrepancies and avoid disruptions.
- Evaluated over 100 cars daily for quality assurance.
Bath & Body WorksLawton, OK
Sales Associate/ Seasonal Lead
09.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assisted approximately 50 customers daily in locating products and verified store system for inventory at alternative sites.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Monitored inventory levels to confirm compliance with company policy.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Coordinated with suppliers to guarantee timely delivery of inventory and materials.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
Anniston Country ClubAnniston, AL
Event Server
05.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for upward of 300 banquet guests.
- Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
- Adhered to all health and safety regulations while serving food and beverages.
Sodexo Food ServiceLawton, OK
Floor Stocker
12.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Executed inventory control by counting and stocking merchandise across 3 hospital floors.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to hospital layout and product placement.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
Education
Cameron UniversityLawton, OK
No Degree from Cellular And Molecular Biology
05-2022
Eisenhower High SchoolLawton, OK
High School Diploma
05-2018
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Biomedical Science
- National Technical Honor Society Member
- HOSA Member
- National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc Member
Skills
- Merchandising trends
- POS
- Visual display installations
- Pallet jack use
- Warehouse operations
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Inventory reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Availability
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Timeline
Travel Merchandiser
Merchco Services
06.2025 - Current
Line Leader
Road and Rail Services
06.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Associate/ Seasonal Lead
Bath & Body Works
09.2022 - 05.2024
Event Server
Anniston Country Club
05.2021 - 07.2021
Floor Stocker
Sodexo Food Service
12.2019 - 08.2020
Cameron University
No Degree from Cellular And Molecular Biology
Eisenhower High School
High School Diploma