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Nicholas Vrabel

Altoona

Summary

Qualified retail manager with proven background in leading merchandising teams to enhance product visibility and drive sales. Successfully managed inventory, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and implemented merchandising strategies that streamlined operations. Demonstrated ability to harness analytical skills and team leadership to achieve departmental goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Team Manager

Walmart
06.2024 - Current
  • Championed sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly practices into daily operations, reducing waste and promoting responsible consumption.
  • Fostered an inclusive work environment through open dialogue, support, and recognition of team member contributions.
  • Monitored store safety standards and implemented protocols to ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Utilized technology tools to manage inventory levels, sales data, and customer feedback effectively, enabling informed decision-making processes for merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials that accurately represented brand messaging and increased consumer engagement.
  • Trained new team members in company procedures, product knowledge, and visual merchandising best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Analyzed sales reports to make informed decisions about inventory management and product assortment adjustments for maximum profitability.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering guidance on areas for growth as well as recognizing achievements that contributed to the success of the team.

Non-Perishable Manager

Giant Foods Company
04.2017 - 06.2024
  • Prepares the store to open and close
  • Provides customer service tailored to the customers’ needs
  • Maintains a strong relationship with the public
  • Demonstrates strong merchandising, expense report, leadership, and budgeting skills
  • Displays superior and detailed grasp of product and service knowledge
  • Resolves all customers’ phone queries
  • Works as a team to increase sales in a perishable department by over 25%
  • Maintains cleanliness and efficiency of perishable departments and food preparation areas
  • Acts as key carrier certified for a multimillion-dollar company
  • Improved employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive retail management training programs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance leadership skills and stay current on industry best practices for retail management.
  • Gained valuable insight into retail management by working closely with experienced supervisors and department leads.
  • Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, incorporating staff training on best practices in retail management.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth, attending industry conferences and workshops to stay current on best practices in retail management and sales strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PA
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation

Unity College
New Gloucester, ME
05-2027

Skills

  • Store layout
  • Merchandise planning
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Promotional strategies
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Community engagement
  • Patience and empathy
  • Emergency management
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Mental resilience
  • Case management

Timeline

Merchandising Team Manager

Walmart
06.2024 - Current

Non-Perishable Manager

Giant Foods Company
04.2017 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Altoona Area High School

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation

Unity College

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