Jason Zitek
Omaha
Summary
Innovative Merchandising Manager offering 2.5 years of experience in leveraging technology and data to manage broad selection of merchandise. Successful in managing inventory to provide detailed data for successful purchasing selections. Proficient in using technology to drive sales with knowledge of e-commerce and online sales techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
03.2021 - Current
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
- Set and managed merchandise budgets to maximize profits and control expenses.
- Coordinated and directed buying team, enforcing compliance with company standards.
Merchandiser
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
08.2013 - 03.2021
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
Senior Appliance Installer
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
02.2008 - 08.2014
- Delivered, loaded and unloaded and installed built in appliances.
- Worked independently and took responsibility for inventory and equipment.
- Applied mechanical skills to perform installations of equipment.
- Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
- Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
- Tested completed work and verified functionality of [Type] appliances.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Business Analysis And Management - Business Analysis
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE03.2020
Associate of Arts - Business
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2018
Skills
- Improvement Plans
- Category Growth
- Proper Staffing
- Inventory Control Processes
- SOP Enforcement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Department Oversight
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Achieve coming in under budget by managing labor with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of process improvement strategies.
- Documented and resolved product quality issues which led to saving the company thousands of dollars
- Participated and completed internal leadership development courses .
Timeline
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
03.2021 - Current
Merchandiser
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
08.2013 - 03.2021
Senior Appliance Installer
Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha
02.2008 - 08.2014
Business Analysis And Management - Business Analysis
Bellevue University
Associate of Arts - Business
Metropolitan Community College
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