Merchandiser
Resume:
ALISSA COKER
Career minded and ready Individual!
Topeka, KS 66604
adubsu@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Retail Merchandiser
Retail Solutions - Topeka, KS
August 2022 to Present
Merchandising in the local grocery stores.
Retail Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions - Topeka, KS
February 2022 to Present
Merchandising in the local stores.
Retail Merchandiser
Lawrence Merchandising Services - Topeka, KS
December 2020 to Present
Merchandising of candy, magazines, books, shoes, sunglasses, etc at local stores such as Walmart, Sams Club, Target, Dillons,CVS and Dollar General.
TNG Merchandising
TNG Retail Services - Topeka, KS
April 2020 to Present
Retail merchandising of mostly books and magazines in local stores. Merchandiser
Survey Merchandiser - Topeka, KS
January 2020 to Present
Doing different "gig" type work that cam be anything from watering and merchandising plants to taking photos or building displays.
Census Enumerator
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT - Topeka, KS
March 2020 to December 2020
Census enumeration by gong out and finding folks who didn't respond to the mailed census,both by phone and knocking on their doors and the doors of their neighbors if needed Store Manager
I70 Amoco- Haag Oil Company - Topeka, KS
July 2019 to February 2020
All aspects of my store management from banking and deposits to hiring and training employees, meeting and exceeding sales and inventory projections and keeping a clean well stocked store.
• Managed staff activities
• Managed store and daily cash deposits
• Managed daily banking
• Managed store security system
• Managed the scheduling, recruiting, hiring and training of new store employees
• Thrived in a highly challenging customer service environment
• Trained and mentored all staff
• Responsible for staff scheduling
• Tracked sales performance
• Supervised employees to maintain goals to meet corporate objectives
• Provide excellent customer service
Extradition Bid Specialist/Logistics Cordinator
Security Transport Services - Topeka, KS
March 2017 to July 2019
I bid on out of state extraditions. When I won the bid, I would then type the order out and help with the logistics and coordination of setting the extradition up and following it through from point A to point B safely, smoothly and at the lowest cost possible therefore maximizing profitability for the company. Also answer up to 4 phone lines, two fax lines and care for 2 email accounts as part of my daily duties as well as use of several different types of printers, scanners and copy machines. Eligibility Specialist
Maximus - Topeka, KS
June 2018 to June 2019
Process, approve and deny medicaid and fml medical applications. Legislative Assistant
State of Kansas Legislative Services - Topeka, KS
December 2017 to May 2018
I worked as a Legislative Assistant/Secretary for 3 Kansas Legislators working in the Capitol. The job ends on May 04, 2018. I will be available for work anytime after that. Online Sales & Marketing
Capital City Poultry - Tecumseh, KS
January 2010 to December 2016
Capital City Poultry was a family owned poultry business that consisted of everything from selling and hatching eggs to raising and butchering live poultry for everyone from individuals to higher end restaurants. We specialized in Quail and show quality Bantam chickens. We also raised and bred other meat animals such as hogs as well as small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. The business has been absolved due to divorce.
Store Manager
The Dock
May 2010 to March 2011
• Determined staffing requirements and oversaw staffing processes
• Directed and coordinated pricing, sales, distribution of store items, bait, and tackle
• Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data
• Managed staff
Home Health Care Aide
Sunflower Eldercare
May 2009 to June 2010
• Provided transportation services
• Maintained records of patient care, progress, and observations
• Provided patients and families with support and instruction in all areas of care
• Administered prescriptions as directed by medical directive
• Planned and prepared daily activities and meals
Home Health Aide and Companion
Snoddy Family Care
June 2008 to May 2009
• Prepared all meals
• Cleaned and maintained the customers home to ensure excellent standard of care
• Monitored mentally ill elderly man in all aspects of daily life
• Evaluated and scheduled daily activities
Store Manager
Check Into Cash - Topeka, KS
February 2006 to September 2007
• Established and maintained relationships with customers to ensure recovery
• Examined, evaluated, and processed loan applications
• Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by law, regulation and board
• Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of outstanding balances Certified Assistant Manager
Kwik Shop
June 2003 to February 2006
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers
• Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory, and reconciling cash
• Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in all facets of job duties
• Purchased inventory and budgeted monthly sales to ensure stock Education
31 College Credits in Business Marketing
Allen Community College - Topeka, KS
August 2001 to August 2002
Skills
• Cashier (10+ years)
• Bookkeeping (10+ years)
• Banking (10+ years)
• Ordering (10+ years)
• Hiring (10+ years)
• Trainer (10+ years)
• Teamwork (10+ years)
• Team Building (10+ years)
• Hospitality (10+ years)
• Cooking (10+ years)
• Cleaning (10+ years)
• Transportation (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Upselling (10+ years)
• Extradition Bid Specialist (3 years)
• Transport Cordinator (3 years)
• Legislative Assistant (1 year)
• Answering Phones (10+ years)
• Logistics (10+ years)
• Shipping (10+ years)
• Customer Care (10+ years)
• Customer Support (10+ years)
• Call Center (3 years)
• CSR (10+ years)
• Competitive Intelligence (10+ years)
• Social skills (10+ years)
• Online Marketing (10+ years)
• Online sales (10+ years)
• Leasing agent (Less than 1 year)
• Shipping Receiving (10+ years)
• Quality Inspector (5 years)
• Driving Experience (10+ years)
• Administrative Experience (5 years)
• Microsoft Office4 (3 years)
• Excel (1 year)
• Office Experience (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (3 years)
• Sales Experience (10+ years)
• Pet Care (10+ years)
• Leadership Experience (10+ years)
• Data Entry (5 years)
• 10 Key Calculator (10+ years)
• Sales (10+ years)
• Retail Management (10+ years)
• Scheduling (10+ years)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Payroll (5 years)
• Retail (10+ years)
• Clerical (5 years)
• Marketing (10+ years)
• Receptionist (10+ years)
• Inventory (10+ years)
• training (10+ years)
• Operations (10+ years)
• Logistics (5 years)
• Filing (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Positive influence (10+ years)
• Childcare (10+ years)
• Food Service (10+ years)
• Schedule Management (5 years)
• Project Scheduling (5 years)
• Front Desk (5 years)
• Hospitality Experience (10+ years)
• Interviewing (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Leadership Experience (10+ years)
• Cleaning Experience (10+ years)
• Organizational Skills (10+ years)
• Regulatory Reporting (3 years)
• Negotiation (10+ years)
• Store Management Experience (5 years)
• Office Management (10+ years)
• Pricing (10+ years)
• Accounting (10+ years)
• Multi-line Phone Systems (10+ years)
• Financial Report Writing (2 years)
• Budgeting (10+ years)
• Profit & Loss (10+ years)
• Quality assurance (10+ years)
• Driving Experience (10+ years)
• Auditing (10+ years)
• Forecasting (5 years)
• Schematics (10+ years)
• Recruiting (10+ years)
• Planograms (10+ years)
• Strategic Planning (6 years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Computer literacy (10+ years)
• Merchandising (10+ years)
• Van driver (10+ years)
• Data collection (7 years)
• Event Planning (2 years)
• Mother (10+ years)
• Motivational Influence (10+ years)
• Convience Store Management (6 years)
• Accounts Payable (3 years)
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Have not used or kept license updated in several years due to nonuse of it. Drivers License
Present
Assessments
Receptionist — Highly Proficient
September 2019
Using basic scheduling, attention to detail, and organizational skills in an office setting. Full results: Highly Proficient
Office Manager — Highly Proficient
September 2019
Scheduling and budgeting.
Full results: Highly Proficient
Microsoft Word — Proficient
August 2019
Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques. Full results: Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Expert
June 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Expert
Logic & Critical Thinking — Expert
August 2019
Using logic to solve problems.
Full results: Expert
Scheduling Skills — Highly Proficient
May 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to cross-reference agendas and itineraries avoid conflicts when create schedules.
Full results: Highly Proficient
Reliability — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Conscientiousness — Proficient
September 2019
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working. Full results: Proficient
Logic & Critical Thinking — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Using logic to solve problems.
Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Filing & Organization — Proficient
November 2019
Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: Proficient
Administrative Assistant — Proficient
November 2019
Using basic scheduling, attention to detail, and organizational skills in an office setting. Full results: Proficient
Sales: Influence & Negotiation — Proficient
January 2020
Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals.
Full results: Proficient
Organizational Skills — Expert
May 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to arrange and manage files or records using a set of rules. Full results: Expert
Written Communication — Proficient
May 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient
Written Communication — Proficient
May 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient
Sales Skills — Proficient
January 2020
Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals.
Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
September 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Retail Skills: Shelf Stocking — Expert
July 2020
Receiving and storing merchandise or product.
Full results: Expert
Scheduling — Proficient
May 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to cross-reference agendas and itineraries avoid conflicts when create schedules.
Full results: Proficient
Visual Merchandising — Proficient
March 2020
Planning and maintaining commercial displays, interpreting planograms, and building relationships with store personnel.
Full results: Proficient
Attention to Detail — Completed
October 2019
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
Full results: Completed
Principles of Accounting — Familiar
October 2019
Preparing financial records according to federal policies. Full results: Familiar
Food Safety — Completed
March 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Completed
Verbal Communication — Familiar
April 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to effectively convey information when speaking. Full results: Familiar
Project Timeline Management — Familiar
April 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to prioritize and allocate time to effectively achieve project deliverables. Full results: Familiar
Front Desk Agent (Hotel) — Highly Proficient
July 2019
Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data. Full results: Highly Proficient
Working with MS Word Documents (Intermediate) — Completed August 2019
Intermediate Word techniques, including the use of formatting, Track Changes, and Comments. Full results: Completed
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
August 2019
Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
Full results: Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Proficient October 2019
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Familiar March 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Familiar
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Additional Information
Qualifications
• Dependable and Trustworthy
• Im an Extremely fast learner
• Photographic Memory
• Extensive cash handling experience to include counting, making daily deposits and witdrawals, change ordering and handling and managing multiple bank accounts ledgers on a daily basis
• Proven record for consistency, quality of work, and responsible leadership
• Organizational Skills that are more than just habit
• Expert in up selling, multiple accounting and cash software
• Fantastic selling skills both online and in person.- The upsell is a requirement in my book!
• Superb written and oral communication skills as well 10-key
• Commended as a highly productive leader with an exceptional skill set
• Successful supervisor with expertise in human relations and project management
• Excellant trainer and teacher
Professional References
Mary Zirkle 785-***-****
Anthony Griffen 785-***-****
Jonah Whitcomb 785-***-****
Ed Fields 785-***-****
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