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Education
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StoreManager
Valerie  Spurlock

Valerie Spurlock

Johnston City,IL

Summary

Passionate Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue. Punctual and focused with strong management abilities. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and accomplishments.

Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise to maximize product profitability.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Merchandiser

SAS Retail Services
12.2022 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.

Assistant Community Manager

Related Management Company, LP
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Received and processed resident payments, and updated system accounts with latest information.
  • Handled all tenant logistics and leases and effectively scheduled appointments, showings, move-ins and move-outs.
  • Met with residents to gather information and develop effective solutions.
  • Inspected buildings, vacant units and common areas regularly to identify repairs needing immediate attention.
  • Increased office organization by creating filing systems and managing confidential information carefully.
  • Liaised with diverse community agencies to serve as client advocate and provide continuity of care.
  • Collected rental payments from residents and kept meticulous records of delinquent accounts.
  • Inspected units before and after tenant moves to write effective leases and determine charges or readiness for new tenants.
  • Maintained knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes.

Team Lead Merchandiser

SAS Retail
07.2019 - 04.2021

Work with a team to complete resets in variety of grocery stores.


Team member of 20 converting Rite-Aid Pharmacy stores into Walgreens stores at a rate of one store per week for 12 consecutive weeks.


Service magazines in a variety of retail stores on a weekly basis throughout the state of Il.


Follow a precise & constant changing schedule daily.


Travel 100% of workweek, reserving hotel stays, plan next day route.


Contact, meet & train new hires throughout my work week in different cities.


Our region's team continually ranked number one for achieving 95% or more of our account's service


Merchandiser

Convergence Marketing Inc., Strategic Retail, LawrenceMerchandising
12.2010 - 02.2019
  • Worked closely with managers, suppliers, and buyers to stock retail locations.
  • Reported potential conflicts or issues to maximize sales and reduce shrink.
  • Regularly checked top-selling merchandise lists and worked with managers to promote merchandise of interest to optimize sales.
  • Assisted in recruitment and hiring, selecting candidates in line with company's values and policies.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.

Education

Digloma - General Studies

Cobden High School
Cobden, IL
05.1982

Skills

  • Visual Displays
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Customer
  • Product Launch Support
  • New Merchandise Presentation
  • Department Resets
  • Customer Needs Identification
  • Booth Installation
  • Product Quality Determination
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Cash Register Operations
  • New Display Creation
  • Store Displays
  • End Cap Placement
  • Team Goals
  • Pricing and Signage Updating
  • Sales and Marketing Support
  • Display Model Assembly
  • Placement Optimization
  • Revenue Growth
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Merchandise Inspection
  • Merchandise Selection
  • Corrective Actions
  • Product Merchandising and Distributions
  • Assigning Tasks
  • Product Demonstration
  • Professional Relationships
  • Critical Thinking
  • Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
  • 10-Key Data Entry
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Visual Effects
  • Cash Control
  • Laptop and Mobile Device Use
  • Stockroom Rotation
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • POS
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Affordable Housing Programs Knowledge
  • Rent Collection
  • Tenant Screening
  • Tenant and Eviction Laws
  • Fair Housing Mandates
  • Property Management Software Understanding
  • Time Management
  • Property Showing
  • Financial Budgeting and Reporting
  • Background Check Investigations
  • Realpage OneSite
  • Work Documentation
  • Planogram Execution
  • Project Requirements
  • Signage Updates
  • Restocking Procedures
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Merchandising and Display

Timeline

Team Lead Merchandiser

SAS Retail Services
12.2022 - Current

Assistant Community Manager

Related Management Company, LP
05.2021 - 11.2022

Team Lead Merchandiser

SAS Retail
07.2019 - 04.2021

Merchandiser

Convergence Marketing Inc., Strategic Retail, LawrenceMerchandising
12.2010 - 02.2019

Digloma - General Studies

Cobden High School

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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