Tami Ferguson
Rochester, IL adrtwv@r.postjobfree.com 217-***-****
MERCHANDISE MANAGER
Goal-oriented and strategic Merchandise Manager with career expertise in strategic planning, purchasing, accounting, inventory and marketing for daily usage. Adept in augmentation of sales and techniques. Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead employees to create an effective workforce. High-Performing leader with a history of success achieving merchandise cost plans exceeding departmental goals and objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Purchasing Merchandising Leadership Strategic Planning
Inventory Control Accounting Quality Assurance Sales Augmentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARAMARK Uniform Services
Merchandise Control Manager 2010 -2021
Achieved total issues and merchandise cost plan for FY16.
Achieved 95% installation success for all new business accounts.
Successfully resolved customer complaint issues to complete satisfaction
Oversaw Market Center prescribed budget for merchandise cost which was met on an annual basis.
Conducted quarterly service department presentations on revenue generated and targets achieved.
Provided work direction to 40 route drivers to ensure no merchandise shortage would disrupt business delivery to customers.
Managed the allocation of new merchandise for the Market Center
Conducts monthly travel to 4 different Depot’s and conducts audits to ensure proper performance of route drivers.
Verified and received all merchandise orders. Conducted weekly merchandise inventory to ensure budget was not exceeded.
Partnered with new business install coordinator to ensure proper installation of new customers
Stadium Bar and Grill - Springfield, IL 2001-2010
Bar Manager
Developed strategic planning, purchasing, accounting, inventory and marketing for daily usage including special events.
Managed augmentation of sales and techniques producing gross sales exceeding $500,000.00 annually.
Assembled, supervised, scheduled and trained 10 personnel creating an extremely effective workforce.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Springfield, Data Input Operator III
Illinois Department of Transportation, Office Assistant II