Driven professional/Retail/Merchandising
Resume:
Lance Strother
Farmington, Arkansas, 72730
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Professional Driven professional who exhibits strength in innovative thinking, advanced
Summary problem solving, and meeting objectives and goals. Worked in multiple sectors of job industry, with most experience in merchandising, customer relations, and recreation.
Education B.A. in Psychology
University of Arkansas, School of Arts and Sciences
Experience Territory Manager
Plant Kinetics, Central Arkansas (February 2015-August 2016; left to relocate to NWA)
Plant Kinetics Territory Manager for 14 Wal-Mart Garden Centers over the Central Arkansas Area ensuring effective and efficient communication between the stores and Plant Kinetics
Established and maintained a positive working relationship with Wal-Mart management and personnel
Developed and conducted merchandising plans for live nursery products (flowers and plants)
Hired and managed Plant Kinetic Merchandising Team to meet specific sells and merchandising goals
Regional Field Director-Southeast Arkansas
Give Arkansas a Raise Now: “An initiative to raise the minimum wage in Arkansas” (January 2014-end of campaign November 2014)
Recruited, hired, trained, and coordinated paid canvassing teams
Used data systems to strategically target constituents for the ballot issue
Analyzed data for productivity made throughout the state by both canvass and volunteer teams
Led project oversight for five different counties and managed the goals for each individual county ensuring daily goals were met
Conducted cold calls to voters to predict voting direction on the ballot issue
Measure made it on the ballot and was passed
Lead Merchandiser/Order Processor
The Container Store, Little Rock, AR (February 2011-January 2014)
Assisted in structuring and restructuring promotional displays
Processed merchandise by unloading trucks and stocking materials
Organized all departments of the store
Provided great customer service and ensured speedy and accurate checkouts
Acclimated new employees to the Container Store environment and operations
Assistant to the Sports Director of El Dorado Boys and Girls Club
Central Arkansas Development Council Grant (January 2010-December 2010)
Assisted in organizing and managing all sports programs that the Club offers
Tutored youth after school
Supervised youth during recreational and educational activities
Supported youth in making positive life choices
Worked with families and children of all demographics
Volunteer Youth soccer coach and organized athletic clubs for Springdale recreation league
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