Responsible for designing displays and developing strategies to make sure that the right products appear at the correct section of the 10,000 sq ft store, in appropriate quantities. Also look at trends and monitor product performance to optimize stock levels and increase profitability. Work with company reps and attend wholesale trade shows to purchase the right products for the store. Research other small businesses in the area, that produce quality handmade products, to be vendors for an outdoor market, that we hold twice a year on our property. Which also helps promote our small business. Help drive traffic to website, Face Book, Instagram and promote business, merchandise and events using various advertising strategies. Job tasks also include:*Evaluating and developing our marketing strategy and marketing plan.*Planning, directing, and coordinating marketing efforts.*Communicating the marketing plan.*Researching demand for our products and services.*Competitor research

Assistant to the owner, opening and closing of retail store, balancing the register daily (sales, refunds and end of day reports), daily shipment check in, product inspector for defects and damages, pricing of all products, ordering of new products, worked with company reps and store displays throughout the 10,000 sq ft retail store.

Work with Plant/Production Manager to achieve daily operational and shipping targets. Design and maintain pallet specs for customers using Microsoft Visio. Complete customer quotes for pallets/skids/crates. Work with various customers and brokers to ensure orders are entered properly and required customer delivery dates are met. Invoice multiple accounts checking for accuracy against customers purchase orders and requirements. Complete monthly government regulated heat treating facility reports and work first hand with inspectors to insure compliance with established government regulations. Work closely with all customers to resolve any quality, production, delivery, invoicing, or other concerns in a timely and courteous manner.

Company was sold to Sterling Lumber Company. Started as office secretary. Promoted after 5 months to Production Office Coordinator. Assistant to Plant Manager, responsible for helping achieve daily operational and shipping targets. Design and maintain all wooden pallets spec sheets, using Microsoft Visio. Complete monthly government regulated heat treating facility reports and work first hand with inspectors to insure compliance with established government requirements. Worked closely with sales manager to help generate new business, along with customer quoting and presenting quotes to customer.

Owner of retail home decor and gift store. Worked with distributors, ordering merchandise to insure proper levels of inventory needed. Designed the store layouts and plan-o-grams to increase sales and generate impulse buying. Designed ads and marketing campaigns to increase customer and sales volume. Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit, and gift card transactions, balancing cash drawer at the end of shift with 100% accuracy rate. Recruit, interview, hire and train store team. Consistently received positive feedback from guests and created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with customers.

Assisted Doctor with patients in general dentistry, surgical procedures, x-rays, laboratory and sterilization. Trained patients in preventative care and post surgical care. Trained new assistants in OSHA regulations. Scheduling of patients, along with cold calling for bringing patients current with 6 month recall appointments. Ordering of dental supplies.