Tracy Oconnor
Portland,TN
Summary
Driven Merchandising Manager with 17 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
07.2022 - Current
- Maintains sales floor presentation in accordance with company guidelines
- Planning corporate resets, organizing, setting merchandise and displays, removing damaged merchandise and having proper signage
- Involved in the hiring/firing process.
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted store manager with driving store sales to meet company goals
- Assisted store manager in driving financial goals to ensure wages, sales and expenses were met
- Provided direction to store associates with daily tasks and individual goals
- Received and sorted merchandise for placement in appropriate departments.
- Coordinated visual merchandising efforts across different departments for cohesive displays that maximized sales potential.
Merchandise Manager
Lowes-Cedar
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed and grew contractor accounts to generate future business
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends that impact sales goals
- Utilized inventory management to ensure merchandise is in stock for the customer
- Identified and analyzed patterns of team members to coach them for team progress.
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
Fresh Production Mgr
Sams Club
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Fresh Production Mgr
Sams Club
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Developed training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Education
BBA -
Robert Morris University
Chicago, Il12.2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Inventory Management
- Merchandise Planning
- Sales trend analysis
- Communications
- Organizational Abilities
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
07.2022 - Current
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
03.2020 - 06.2022
Merchandise Manager
Lowes-Cedar
04.2018 - 03.2020
Fresh Production Mgr
Sams Club
03.2016 - 04.2018
Fresh Production Mgr
Sams Club
06.2011 - 02.2016
BBA -
Robert Morris University