Faith Martins
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Skillful Retail Merchandiser accomplished in product assembly, material handling and display design. Works well independently and as part of dynamic teams. Excellently skilled at creating product displays and managing inventory for optimum product placement and sales.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Merchandiser (Volunteer)
Thrift On Kent
01.2024 - Current
- Analyzed over 30 sales data to identify trends and devised action plans to increase sales.
- Interacted with over 50 guests daily in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
Retail Merchandising Manager
ShopRite
04.2019 - 11.2023
- Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Optimized store layout design to facilitate smooth customer flow, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures while managing daily operations of the retail space effectively.
- Assessed competitor strategies and adjusted merchandising tactics accordingly to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance team knowledge of products and improve overall sales techniques.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Enhanced store aesthetics through creative visual merchandising displays for increased customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize product placement, driving revenue growth.
Retail Merchandising Associate
Shoprite
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Increased sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONBachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Imo State University
Owerri, Nigeria11.2012
Skills
- Customer Relationships
- Equipment Maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Able to move up to 50lbs and in constant mobility for entire shift
- Detail-oriented and collaborative team member
- Work Area Maintenance
- Interior and exterior displays
- Product Merchandising
- Product pricing
Certification
Warehouse Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification
Canadian Red Cross
C.P.R / A.E.D. / First Aid Certificate
Driver's License
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser (Volunteer)
Thrift On Kent
01.2024 - Current
Retail Merchandising Manager
ShopRite
04.2019 - 11.2023
Retail Merchandising Associate
Shoprite
10.2017 - 04.2019
Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Imo State University
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