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Kateryna Pliaka

Kateryna Pliaka

Ravensburg,Baden-Württemberg

Summary

Able to learn new processes quickly and adapt to different customer and company needs. Hardworking, focused and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities. Fluent in Ukrainian,russian,english and understand German ,Croatian just little bit hard to speak .

Skilled worker learns new processes quickly and adapts to customer and company needs. Hardworking, focused and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities. Friendly Visual Merchandiser with extensive retail experience, skilled in creating and implementing installations aligned with brand requirements. Organised with excellent attention to detail for well-maintained standards. Strong commercial and brand awareness for knowledgeable team support and guidance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Worker

ACE
Salem, Baden-Württemberg
04.2022 - Current
  • Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
  • Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
  • Executed tasks with precision and attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
  • Operated machinery and equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Trained new team members to share knowledge and best practices.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and process improvements
  • Responded efficiently to production challenges, minimising disruptions to workflow.

Shop manager

Teddy Group
Kiev, Ukraine
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Recruited and trained personnel, building high-performing team of top talent.
  • Maintained store cleanliness with detailed checklists and periodic inspections.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Maintained exceptional store cleanliness by inspecting till and store sections.
  • Monitored shift activity to assist associates and address escalated issues.
  • Performed inventory checks and stocktake duties to maintain updated data.
  • Assessed customer tastes and budgets to recommend suitable items.
  • Monitored stock levels, managing inventories and logistics to maximise sales potential.
  • Led team members in establishing standards of first-class customer service.
  • Managed staff logistics and day-to-day store operations for optimised financial efficiency.
  • Required shop staff to maintain strict visual merchandising standards, maximising sales opportunities.
  • Hit sales targets by providing motivational training, leading by example and incentivising exceptional results.
  • Directed execution of visual merchandising techniques to drive sales and increase foot traffic.
  • Trained and managed shop assistants, building strong sales teams through strategic rostering.
  • Addressed customer complaints to resolve escalated issues.
  • Enforced periodic stock-takes, verifying records against physical goods to resolve errors.
  • Recruited sales associates based on current organisational needs, facilitating productive, profitable teams.

Visual merchandiser

Calliope Teddy Group
Kiev, Ukraine
09.2015 - 11.2018
  • Took advantage of seasonal trends to create relevant and sophisticated displays.
  • Updated floor design for facility to make best use of sales space, enhancing product presentation.
  • Liaised with store owners and managers to optimise set up of visual merchandising campaigns.
  • Optimised product and display locations to generate maximum visual impact.
  • Reviewed product performance on periodic basis to refine marketing and merchandising strategies.
  • Planned aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and capture new sales.
  • Replenished display inventory, restructuring based on available stock.
  • Designed display signage to captivate customers' attention and provide details for products and promotions.
  • Helped to increase in-store foot traffic by creating winning visual displays.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in line with corporate sales objectives.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to promote movement of stock.
  • Expertly managed visual merchandising budgets of up to £[Number].
  • Maximised impact of displays by researching and incorporating latest lifestyle, demographics and design trends.
  • Increased sales potential, liaising with marketing and social media teams to integrate displays into current campaigns.
  • Analysed sales trends to improve product availability and enhance profits.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver details and visual assets for social media promotions.
  • Developed creative and innovative visual merchandising solutions to support sales growth.
  • Facilitated inventory flow management to reduce backstock.
  • Executed effective merchandising methods to drive sales increase of [Number]%.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - economics and management

NMETAU
Dnipro, Ukraine
09/2009 - 06/2014

НМЕТАУ

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Decision-Making
  • Data Entry
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving

Languages

Англійська
Upper intermediate
Німецька
Elementary
Russian
Native
Ukrainian
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Croatian
Intermediate

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Worker

ACE
04.2022 - Current

Shop manager

Teddy Group
11.2018 - 02.2022

Visual merchandiser

Calliope Teddy Group
09.2015 - 11.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - economics and management

NMETAU
09/2009 - 06/2014

НМЕТАУ
Kateryna Pliaka