Traci Goddard
Falls City,NE
Summary
Dynamic Retail Merchandising Specialist with a proven track record at Premium Retail, excelling in stock control and customer service. Successfully boosted sales through strategic inventory management and engaging displays. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and fostering teamwork, ensuring optimal product visibility and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Premium Retail
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute successful promotional events, driving foot traffic and sales growth.
- Established positive relationships with Walmart to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues that arose during shipment or stocking process.
- Utilized company software for inventory tracking, pricing updates, and order placement – ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Boosted sales by maintaining optimal inventory levels, timely restocking, and organized displays.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly shifting focus from one task or department to another when needed based on business demands.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
- Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for order completion and pickup times.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently and accurately fulfilling online grocery orders.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Manager
Good Times Bar and Grill
08.2003 - 10.2016
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Grain Clerk
Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop
11.2001 - 08.2003
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
McCook Community College
McCook, NE05-1996
High School Diploma -
Wauneta-Palisade High School
Wauneta, NE05-1993
Skills
- Brand awareness
- Store layout
- Stock control
- Plan-o-gram creation
- Interior and exterior displays
- In-store support
- Teamwork
- Quick learner
- Customer service
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Premium Retail
01.2018 - 11.2020
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
01.2018 - 02.2018
Manager
Good Times Bar and Grill
08.2003 - 10.2016
Grain Clerk
Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop
11.2001 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
McCook Community College
High School Diploma -
Wauneta-Palisade High School
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