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Overland Park, Ks, Us

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Independence, Missouri, United States

Daily use of computer for orders, inventory adjustments, and product placementSupport store manager as primary - backup, working in any position to ensure smooth store operations, including: receiving, sales, and front end positions Authorized to open and close store independently, completing daily deposits, and entering updatesSupervise and train a staff of ten to twenty sales associates, cashiers, and stock associatesRevise schedules frequently due to absenteeism and high employee turnoverCompleted many small online classes to increase product knowledge

Petoskey, Michigan, United States

Employed pricing strategies that meet with stores’ standards, policies and procedures. Ensured that associates and supervisors complied with pricing changes and proper signage. Accurately applied markdowns and store signage changes before operating hours in an efficient and timely manner for customers. Moved products during store operations to drive sales. Trained in multiple areas to help in any store department on an as-needed basis. Kept detailed records of any changes in inventory and reported these changes to proper supervisors.

Carlsbad, California, United States

Created a customer-first environment through proper sales floor and backroom presentation standard. Assisted with add changes weekly and completed end cap changes for product awareness. Broke down incoming loads and correctly sorted for entire store, knowing product placement for each item. Processed Back Room Inventory during load nights to help control inventory levels and maintain spaces in receiving area. Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts and able to maintain during heavy customer volume during holidays. Worked overnight, weekends, and overtime as needed to support store.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Managed the operation of multiple offices, maintained office equipment and performed telephone, voicemail, cellular phone, and computer administration. Negotiated vendor contracts and administered company purchases. Provided administration support for multiple departments and for all levels of management. Organized meetings, managed multiple calendars, and arranged travel. Drafted various correspondence, reports, and sales literature. Organized events for employees, tenants, and vendors including company outings, hunting events, open houses for commercial and residential. Maintained personnel files. Placed ads for new hires, screened applicants, and participated in the interview process, and performed onboarding of new employees.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Worked with a team to sell, purchase, and lease water shares in Colorado. Maintained close relationships with water districts, developers, as well as brokers to assist with transactions. Was involved with paperwork to establish listings, as well as buyer and seller agreements, and transfers of water shares. Monitored emails, as well as marketing tools to help educate and list water shares. Continued education by going to tours of water districts as well as water symposiums, and watershed conferences.

Colorado Area

Responsible for achieving and maintaining all client and customer standards by guiding and overseeing the activities of my team of 25 to 30 Retail Merchandisers at retail accounts, including the remodels of over twenty King Soopers within my assigned territory in Colorado. Trained Retail Merchandisers and ensured they were equipped and prepared to perform all assigned job responsibilities. Tracked and managed performance to ensure associates meet/exceeded the merchandizing requirements as established by our client. Collaborated with client representatives to conduct in-store training and development days for team members. Assigned merchandisers to stores and maintained work schedules for direct reports. Completed store audits to ensure merchandisers properly performed each task. Completed timely and accurate reporting including: recaps, itineraries, timekeeping, expense, and other required reports.

Naples, Florida Area

Responsible for e-marketing and the Black Ink Bookkeeping presence on social-medias. Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of ongoing marketing communications activities. Skilled in internet and social media strategies. Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture and provide useful advice and input across the partnership. Researches and evaluates new service opportunities demand for potential services, customer needs, and insights. Ensures effective brand marketing communications, including the company website and advertising. Manages media and marketing, and the analysis of the effectiveness of all marketing efforts.

Southwest Florida And The Tampa Areas

As an Independent Land Status Researcher for Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, visited and tracked the on-the-ground status of nearly 600 residential development projects throughout Southwest Florida and the Tampa areas. After traveling to these locations and collecting data, entered the data into the company’s online database and submitted this electronically, within the pre-assigned deadlines.

As a Merchandiser, stocked and arranged the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals and clay pottery, in home improvement centers Lowe's & Home Depot's. My responsibilities were to set and maintain the shelves according to the shelf plans, Track store level inventory through product counts,Install and maintain sale or seasonal displays.With previous merchandising experience,strong communication skills helped with interaction with store management. My strong reading skills were used to understand packaging labels and help with re-tagging projects. Being responsible, reliable and dependable: displayed great work habits.Worked in a retail store environment – both in store and garden center, Able to make my own schedule with daily travel throughout territory, required extensive driving time.

As a Presentation Manager, was primarily responsible for the overall appearance of the store. Worked with the entire management team on the training and mentoring of associates on the company’s products, goals and procedures, as well as helping to ensure that productivity and accuracy standards were achieved. Was responsible for pricing integrity programs, monthly sign packages, monthly planners, and merchandising new products for quick add-on sales. Adjusted parameters to improve on-hand supply, prevent shelf holes, and drive store sales. Also coordinated annual store inventory procedures by educating store associates on proper counting techniques and counting integrity.

Responsibilities included: Ship Store Operator, Vending Services Manager, Manager of Laundry Services, and Food Services Attendant. While in port, walked ship to ensure ship safety. Verified that weapons were locked down, money and supplies were secured, and that no unauthorized personnel gained access to the ship. (USS McClusky, FFG - 41)Battle “E” ship award for excellenceFlag Letter of Commendation from Vice AdmiralSea Service Deployment Ribbon (twice awarded) Food Service Attendant of the Month (awarded three times)

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Minor In Marketing

Course association: Management- Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management Finance- Principles of Finance.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Management

Course association: Basic- Intro to Business, Business Law I, II, Professional Communication, Professional Writing, Advance Computer.