ANGELA SUVALKO
Whau Valley,New Zealand
Summary
Resourceful Merchandiser with expertise in inventory management, trend analysis, and visual merchandising. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excellent communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to exceed retail objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
FULL-TIME MERCHANDISER
JOHN SANDS
Whangarei
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Greeting Card Company
- Liaising with in-store managers with stock issues.
- Ordering new products on a weekly basis.
- Dealing with deleted or faulty products.
- Working to deadlines and timeframes.
- Working with a variety of different products and retailers.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
- Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.
- Organised displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Analysed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
PART-TIME MERCHANDISER
MST - MERCHANDISING SUPPORT TEAM
Whangarei
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: MERCHANDISING COMPANY
- Liaising with in store Managers with stock issues
- Ordering a new product
- Unpacking and processing of new stock
- Dealing with deleted or faulty products
- Visual merchandising
- Constructing displays
- Working to deadlines and timeframes
- Working with a variety of different products and retailers
- MERCHANDISING COMPANY
PART-TIME SALESPERSON
SALT SURF
Whangarei
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: SURF AND STREETWEAR RETAILER
- Responsible for the opening and closure of store premises
- Daily cash management and balancing of discounts and in-store returns
- Assisting customers with personal jean fittings and jean alterations
- Visual merchandising
- Stock-taking on a yearly basis
- SURF AND STREETWEAR RETAILER
MANAGER
BLUE REVOLUTION
Whangarei
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: DENIM AND STREETWEAR RETAILER
- Responsible for the opening and closure of store premises
- Daily cash management and balancing of discounts and in-store returns
- Both Telephone and mail-order sales
- Assisting customers with personal jean fittings and jean alterations
- Reordering of both stock and accessories
- Visual merchandising
- Stock-taking on a yearly basis
- Reaching both weekly and monthly budgets and targets
- Interviewing and training new staff members
- DENIM AND STREETWEAR RETAILER
MANAGER OF 20 STAFF MEMBERS
BILLABONG CONCEPT STORE
Auckland
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: UNISEX CLOTHING RETAILER & SURFING ACCESSORIES
- Responsible for the opening and closure of store premises
- Daily cash management and balancing of discounts and in-store returns
- Reordering of both stock and accessories
- Having weekly staff meetings on product knowledge and in-store training
- Visual merchandising
- Reaching both weekly and monthly budgets and targets
- Achieving sales targets within wage budgets
- Organising staff time schedules and administrating their pay roll
- Interviewing and training new staff members
- Stock-taking on a quarterly basis, and meeting company standards of less than 1%
- Store security
- Specialising in one on one customer assistance
- Telephone sales
- Buying in-store stock both in Men's, Women's and accessories on a quarterly basis
- Conducting staff meetings on product knowledge and in-store sales training
- Setting the stores and staff - daily, weekly and monthly budget
- Implementing store monthly incentive games
- Organising promotional in-store signings and celebrity performances and appearances
- Balancing monthly stock figures to a required dollar value
- UNISEX CLOTHING RETAILER & SURFING ACCESSORIES
Skills
- Stock replenishment
- Client Management Skills
- Stock Monitoring
- Creative Display Solutions
- Visual displays
- Great time management
- Proven Autonomy
- Effective Problem Solving
Careerattributes
- Interactive Team Player
- Completion of all Tasks at a High Standard
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Efficient Time Management
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Capable of Working Unsupervised
- Quick to Obtain Knowledge
- Exceptional Communication Skills
Careerambition
Business Management
References
- Megan Koia, Store Owner, Salt Surf, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0212244096, 448186867
- Bronwyn Thomas, Ex-Manager, Salt Surf, Whangarei, New Zealand, 021433830
- Jossie Turner, Area Manager (current position), John Sands, 021333611
Hobbies and Interests
- Walking
- BMX racing
- Water Sports
Personal Qualities
- Positive and Cheerful Nature
- Continually Seeking Challenges
- Enthusiastic and Eager
- Loyal and Trustworthy
- Excellent Presentation
- Constantly Reliable
- Good Mannerisms
- Extremely Hardworking
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: New Zealand
- Date of Birth: 06/29/78
Affiliations
- A love of water sports
- I enjoy walking the great outdoors
- I love gardening and lanscaping
- Hobby farming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FULL-TIME MERCHANDISER
JOHN SANDS
01.2013 - Current
PART-TIME MERCHANDISER
MST - MERCHANDISING SUPPORT TEAM
01.2011 - 01.2013
PART-TIME SALESPERSON
SALT SURF
01.2008 - 01.2011
MANAGER
BLUE REVOLUTION
01.2007 - 01.2008
MANAGER OF 20 STAFF MEMBERS
BILLABONG CONCEPT STORE
01.2004 - 01.2006
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