Retail/ merchandise consultant

ADWOA ADDOMAH- GYABAAH

Hamden, CT www.adwoaagyabaah.com *****.********@*****.*** 475-***-****

PROFILE

Merchandise consultant and stylist with an expertise of more than 12 years in fashion merchandising and styling, product management, operations, sales, visual merchandising and sustainable strategist and style advising.

Experienced in all aspects of product placement from merchandising products on sales floor in the right representation to customer appeal as well as providing clients with styling options that compliment their true selves. Takes time to meticulously learn every client, build trust and provide their fashion and lifestyle needs.

Focused on educating clients on how to declutter their wardrobes and be more intentional about their purchasing options in a more sustainable way to help be a part of the change in the new fashion space/world.

EXPERIENCE

LOFT MILFORD, CT November 2018 – Present

Merchandise Consultant and Stylist

Ensure that all merchandise is on the sales floor, displayed, priced and styled appropriately in accordance with the merchandise plan.

Manage and train the following operational duties; accessory and shipment receiving, informational POP tagging and promotional POP execution, placement of price tags, and spotlight placement.

Creatively manage store floor plan to in accordance with corporate guidelines but with focus on unique store, customer, and product needs.

Manage the team during floor sets.

Providing styling options and advise to clients on a daily basis.

OLD NAVY Hamden, Connecticut January 2017 – October 2018

Business and Training Store Manager

Drove profitable sales by executing the hiring plans created by the Business Operations Manager and General Manager.

Ensured all Brand Associates are effectively trained on Old Navy Standards, product knowledge, and all company programs and initiatives.

Ensured the overall effectiveness of the store’s training needs and easily flexed based on the unique needs of the store.

Supported store profitability by meeting supply and facilities budgets.

Drove key performance indicators and brand loyalty through dynamic team management.

Made decisions and collaborated with other members of the leadership team to prioritize work based on business needs and company direction.

BANANA REPUBLIC New York June 2012 – January 2017

Merchandiser

Responsible for the setup and maintenance of visual displays for store accessories, handbags, small leather goods, seasonal clothing, and specialty items.

Partnered with the leadership team to execute product placement suggestions based on sell-through, inventory ownership, and customer needs.

Created and adjusted strategic plans based on business needs and in-store capacity of merchandise.

Created dynamic window and internal displays based on trends, theme, style, or needed promotion.

Trained management and sales staff on product information and placement through company directives.

Work closely with Senior Merchandise Presentation Manager to execute merchandise presentation, including store flows, in- season and sale events

BANANA REPUBLIC New York May 2011 – May 2012

Accessory Sales Lead

Ensure all floor layout and visual updates were completed on time.

Continuously acquire various product knowledge to effectively communicate and answer customer inquiries.

Track inventory using Field Merchandise Report software to ensure optimal levels of merchandise are available to meet customer demand.

Use a combination of various shelving and accessory fixtures to visually appeal to customers

Updated jewelry planogram quarterly to ensure merchandise is presented and allocated as visualized

Part of the visual associate team responsible for the intake of shipment, processing and placing visual merchandise on the floor

KIDDIE TOWNE KIDS DEPARTMENT STORE August 2006 – April 2011

Sales Manager

Manage a team of five sales associates and cashiers.

Communicate daily sales goals to associates.

Manage store-wide merchandising standards by identifying and responding to customer purchase trends.

Lead the sales team to ensure that customer inquiries and complaints are met promptly.

Adhere to loss prevention and inventory control and compliance procedures.

SKILLS

Deliver incredible customer service using excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Adept in Microsoft 365.

Outcome focused and passion for acquiring new knowledge.

Dynamic leader and team member.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Strong ability to drive business through creativity, style, and commerciality.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Successful and clear communicator.

EDUCATION

Glasgow Caledonian New York College

Master of Science, International Fashion Marketing, Sustainability focused

2019-2020

The University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Bachelor of Education, Home Economics

2002 - 2006

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