Merchandiser

Elaine Woolcott

**** ******* *****

Bel Air, Maryland 21014

410-***-****/443-***-****

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Obtain part time or full time work that leverages my prior work experiences and skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Merchandiser, National Music Rack

Tri-State Area; July 2007 to Present

• Proficient in analyzing schematics (planograms);

• Maintained and restructured Points of Sale (POS) and shelving tags;

• Responsible for updating store inventory, including credits and orders;

• Updated company database with store information to insure proper future ordering;

• Develop and sustain professional relationships with store personnel.

Orchestra Manager, Harford Youth Orchestra

Harford Community College; Bel Air, Maryland; August 2008 to Present

• Responsible for filing and distributing mass quantities of music;

• Maintained a database listing more than 100 students and teachers;

• Established positive relationships and effectively communicated with parents;

• Scheduled professional personnel and responsible for related invoices.

Merchandiser, Recreational Sales Inc.

Columbia, Maryland; June 2004 to December 2007

• Built constructive relationships with store managers;

• Responsible for set-up and maintenance of store shelving and end caps;

• Identified needs for orders and credits based on inventory calculations;

• Able to analyze and execute planogram set-ups;

• Responsible for monthly, store-based cycle counts;

Area Manager, Premier Resources

Columbia, Maryland; June 2004 to June 2005 (company relocation)

• Oversaw six local merchandisers on numerous store accounts;

• Responsible for maintaining personnel records, interviewing, conducting audits, and training new staff;

• Managed cycle counts, store shelving, product orders, credits, and store resets;

• Positively communicated with and problem-solved for multiple clientele.

STRENGTHS:

• Positive attitude, self-starter, and dependable;

• Excellent communication skills with management and customers;

• Effective in planning and organizing;

• Knowledge and experience in distribution and merchandising.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel (data entry).

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