Lisa Winters

A challenging position with the potential for growth and advancement, preferably in the Sales / Merchandising & or Business Development area. Where my experience, education, and accomplishments will contribute to the success of your organization.

Manager/Buyer - FedEx/Toy Store - Encinitas, CA

(2017-01 - 2025-01)

The position was a combination of FedEx customer service rep and Toy Store Manager/Buyer.

• Shipping and packaging parcels, preparing goods for shipment, weighing and labeling packages.
• Selected products, negotiated with vendors, managed inventory levels to ensure product assortment that would align with trends and profitability.
• Visual Merchandising. Coordinated promotional events and created theme based displays to enhance the customer service experience.
• Monitored sales data to inform purchase decisions and adjust inventory to minimize excess.

Visual Merchandiser/Sales - Local Boutiques - San Diego, CA

(2013-01 - 2017-01)

Perform store opening duties for three separate stores i.e., children's boutique, gift, and home furnishings. Tasks include replenishing merchandise shelves and making sure all display tables are full and arranged in an attractive manner.

• Recommend, select and help locate merchandise based on customers needs and desires
• Create displays for interior mannequins and windows
• Execute all merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends
• Exceeded yearly sales projections by at least 20% on average.
• Proficient with POS systems.

Merchandising/Rep - YAKULT - Healthy Beverage Mfg - North County San Diego

(2010-01 - 2013-01)

Was responsible for 65-75 General Market Accounts. Duties include building displays, checking expiration dates, and developing relationships with Dairy Managers as well as Store Management. Daily reports were submitted via e-mail. Territory consists of North County San Diego.

Merchandiser - LEVY ENTERTAINMENT - North County San Diego

(2004-01 - 2010-01)

Joined Levy Entertainment; a retail merchandiser for children's books and accessories. My territory was North County San Diego (Target, Toys r Us, Best Buy, and Rite Aide). Responsibilities included understanding and maintaining vendor plan-o-grams and stock levels were monitored by re-orders, and returns, as needed.