Melissa Gates

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Experienced Merchandiser with broad background in retail and wholesale environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management, product placement, and vendor negotiation. Demonstrated ability to improve sales outcomes through strategic merchandising initiatives. Skilled communicator with ability to build productive relationships across various levels of management. Results-driven professional, committed to contributing positively to team success through hard work and collaboration.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Brand Momentum/ Lindt and Sprungli

Edmonton, Alberta

02.2024 - Current

Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.

Bookkeeper

Active Tree Services Ltd.

Edmonton, Alberta

04.2020 - Current

Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
Handled bi-weekly payroll services

Receiver/Merchandiser

Shoppers Drug Mart

Edmonton, Canada

02.2009 - 07.2018

Organize backroom product and follow Backroom Inventory Management (BIMI) processes
Uses PDT and MMS Systems to perform daily tasks
Cycle Counts, Labels, Signage, etc.)
As directed, manage Exit Strategy and Product Return (this includes the weekly coordinating with the BBM/ CM/ or Cosmetic Merchandiser to complete the cosmetic exit strategies and inventory to be recovered from Vendors in the Cosmetic Morgue)
Ensures signage and talkers are printed then take part in execution, including flyers, corporate markdowns, and labels
Expert in assigned areas of product inventory, product placement, expiry dates, promotion, etc
Maintains Store Standard pertaining to image and trends in store
Ensures product displays are consumer focused and 'shoppable'
Works with the local food and beverage vendors to ensure proper process adhered to in regards to on the floor merchandising support in upholding a customer friendly environment
Completes daily reports in regards to inventory correction and on the floor merchandise discrepancies researched and completed with appropriate shareholders (holding tank, cost anomaly)
Receives merchandise including Distribution Centre, seasonal, and DSD deliveries in accordance with the receiving policies and procedures
Maintains a neat and organized backroom according to principles of backroom organization
Ensures proper documentation is completed with respect to the receiving and return of goods
Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards associated with perishable items as per the Store Standards

Education

High School Diploma -

Victoria Highschool

Edmonton, AB

06-2004

Secondary School -

Skills

Merchandising
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse Experience
Pallet Jack

RF Scanner
Planograms
Visual merchandising

Languages

English, Advanced

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