Chicago, Il *****
***********@*****.***
ASHLEY M. THOMAS
Experience with the following:
-Leadership
-Product placement
-Merchandising a department
-Cash handling
-Basic HTML
-Process RTVs
-Handle markdowns
-Filling out weekly vendor recaps
-Team building
Work Experience
Macy’s- Water Tower
February 2013-Present
Women’s Business Lead
Visually inspire customers with store merchandise, while maximizing sales
Merchandise store displays based on the needs of the business and consumer
Stay informed about campaigns and sales activities
Work close with vendors and build healthy relationships upon smart business decisions
Collect data concerning weekly and PTD numbers
Hosting small product seminars to educate staff
Taking inventory control monthly
Work with customers and create clientele
October 2013- February 2014
Women’s Calvin Klein Merchandise Handler
Consistently maintained the department markdowns, price changes, holds, and transfers
Communicate with vendor coordinator about promotions, sales expectations, and merchandising techniques
Styled women’s coat displays while also keeping mannequins trendy and fashion forward
February 2013- October 2013
Sales Associate- Children’s Department
Assisted customers with baby shower gifts and set up registry
Processed returns and rang up customers at cash wrap
Took steps to help customers open Macy’s credit cards
Assisted with several floor wide and departmental inventories
Kept the sales floor neat and fully stocked for customers
H&M 2009-2013
Sales Advisor Trainer- Men’s & Kids Dept.
Trained new associates joining the department team on all aspects of the store routine, i.e.; cash wrap, fitting room function, and merchandising
Maintain an overview of the sales floor and ensure that associates are working efficiently
Ensure that hourly, daily, and weekly sales goals are being communicated and met
Coach associates on visual merchandising, internal promotions, and customer retention
Communicate with manager about training workshops