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Tim Elvins

Tacoma

Summary

Enterprising professional with extensive experience in the retail industry. Proven ability to lead teams, drive sales and develop successful strategies and plans. Adept in product selection, pricing and category management. Demonstrates track record of improving sales, reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Manager

Worldwide Buy Group
11.2017 - Current
  • Identified business opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace data
  • Relationship building with key vendors to develop strong programs for the membership
  • Private label development and sales
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.

Brand Manager

Shah Safari
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Collaborated with product development teams to ensure consistency with brand messaging and positioning
  • Engaged with customers to provide feedback and insights into their experiences with the brand
  • Organized and managed events to increase brand visibility and buzz
  • Inspired trust, driving organizational alignment with cross-functional resources and management
  • Monitored industry trends in order to adapt messaging across all channels accordingly
  • Conducted extensive research to evaluate customer needs and preferences, enabling the development of tailored marketing campaigns
  • Implemented best practices related to brand management across multiple departments within the organization
  • Brand development
  • National Sales
  • Marketing
  • Product development
  • Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Boosted product sales with innovative promotional strategies and attractive packaging designs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Federal Way
Federal Way, Washington
06.1981

Skills

  • Special Assignments
  • Seasonal Displays
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Promotional Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Sales Floor Resets
  • Overstock Strategy
  • Department Oversight
  • Corrective Actions
  • Revenue Growth
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Merchandising Installations
  • Negotiate Price
  • Merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Merchandise allocation
  • Sales analysis
  • Product pricing
  • Competitor analysis
  • Report generation
  • Sales Development

Timeline

Merchandise Manager

Worldwide Buy Group
11.2017 - Current

Brand Manager

Shah Safari
06.2015 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Federal Way
Tim Elvins