Rachel E. Jackson201 S.78th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53214262-347-8909

JacksonRach90@gmail.com

ObjectiveTo obtain a marketing or merchandising position in the retail field where there is a need for strong work ethic and a reputation for exceeding expectations.

Highlights of Qualifications• Ten years of retail experience noted for providing exceptional customer service• Demonstrates good judgment in the development and selection of marketing campaigns resulting

in increased sales• Reputation for attention to detail and demonstrating good decision making skills• Complimented for clear and effective communication style and professionalism• Ability to create budgets, develop contacts, and work collaboratively with various departments

EducationBachelor of Science: Retail Merchandising and Management December 2013Concentration: Marketing, Visual MerchandisingMinor: Business Administration University of Wisconsin–Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, Menomonie, WI

American Intercontinental University of London Spring 2012Undergraduate Study Abroad ProgramRetail Marketing and Visual MerchandisingLondon, England UK

• Worked with professors and students from many different cultures• Put together campaigns using marketing techniques that brought in high revenue for local boutique• Helped create new store layouts for local boutique to help bring in revenue

Work History

Inventory Management Analyst, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., Milwaukee, WI 04/2015-Current Works alongside buying office for the Ladies active wear department, responsibilities include: Inventory control on leading active wear brands such as Under Armour, Puma, Calvin Klein Performance, and

Columbia Sportswear Allocates inventory orders from buyer, ensuring optimal investment by store Ownership of the Replenishment system, creating and modifying models ensuring proper stock levels to satisfy

sell through levels Analyzes historical/seasonal selling, financial and inventory performance of merchandise to identify and satisfy

current business trendsCategory Analyst, Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc., Milwaukee, WI 09/2014-04/2015

Responsible for promotion plans, product review, and vendor communication alongside Department Director in Dairy and Frozen Foods Department

Forecast inventory position to help ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support sales and displays Identified an opportunity to increase item productivity and establish clear brand and category statements in our

high traffic areas Created weekly visual displays to promote customer appeal and sales growth for Dairy Department Built financial reports for Dairy department showcasing period margin and sales budgets

Category Clerk, Roundy's Supermarkets Inc., Milwaukee, WI 12/2013-09/2014• Built financial and inventory reports for the grocery department• Worked closely with the beverage category manager, assisting in promotion plans, and product review• Responsible for vendor communication, negotiated deals and resolved merchandising issues• Assisted in Category Review, which consisted of planogram work and speed to shelf merchandising• Proofed upcoming ads, assisted in choosing top products for sales growth

Store Management Intern, Kohl’s Department Store, and Waukesha, WI 05 /2013-08/2013• Worked alongside store executive team, took on a management role, created and performed an Impact Project

and improved customer service scores as well as took over Women’s Department and helped set up visuals