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Richard Cartawick

Assistant Merchandiser
About

With over 15 years in retail, I've excelled at customer service, merchandising, and sales across high-profile stores like Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Skilled in creating engaging displays and ensuring shop floor excellence, I bring a deep understanding of managing stock and meeting targets in fast-paced environments.

Previous Brands
ARKET
John Lewis
Marks & Spencer
Primark
Work Experience
Temp Night Replenishment Assistant/ Sales Assistant
Nov ‘23 - Feb ‘24
Marks & Spencer

My Role- Responsible for replenishing, remerchandising the shop floor. Key Responsibilities- • Till work * Dealing with deliveries • Customer Service * Keeping stockroom tidy and organised • Replenishment * Working with colleagues to achieve daily set targets • Shop floor standards * Carrying out a pick list • Planning and implementing section moves • Utilizing best possible layout of the store, ensuring space is used effectively with no gaps.

Stockroom Assistant
Apr ‘23 - Oct ‘23
ARKET

My Role- Responsible for Deliveries, RFID and replenishment Key Responsibilities • Receiving and Processing delivery • Scanning shopfloor every morning with RFID gun for stock count • Replenishment of shop floor/ pick list • Achieving set daily RFID and replenishment targets. • Keeping stockroom tidy and organized

In Store Merchandiser
Jan ‘12 - Apr ‘23
John Lewis

My Role- I was responsible for merchandising mens & Womens fashion. Key Responsibilities • Following range pack to brand specific requirements • Creating special visual displays for seasonal or specific promotional products or Items. • Planning and implementing section moves • Working to tight deadlines to get display items put out successfully. • Collaborating with others to come up with creative ideas to drive sales. • Utilizing best possible layout of the store, ensuring space is used effectively with no gaps. • Scheduling and prioritizing most important tasks. • Supporting operations, VM and shop floor managers in identifying key sale areas, price & sign changes. • Delivery and RFID • Replenishment • Stock transfers Key Achievements • Achieved and maintained 3rd house position on mens accessories by using KPI' s and adjusting the section accordingly.

Sales Assistant
Sep ‘11 - Aug ‘12
Primark

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Work Environment
Department store
Product Category
Menswear
Womenswear
Accessories
Footwear
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
Complaint handling
Storytelling
Styling
Upselling
Transactions
Cash register
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Product setup
Delivery processing
Stockroom management
Stock control
Store Maintenance
Languages
English
Education & Training
Leeds Metropolitan University
-Creative Music and Sound Technology (BSC Hons)