Vincent Morrissey

Experience

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  Ames Department Stores

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2001

  Project Manager - East Coast

  Held Many Positions from Hardlines Asst to Project Manager.Authored and implemented visual manual, which encompassed all visual merchandise/presentation standards and procedures.Field training of store teams and DSM's on new visual merchandise/presentation standards and procedures.Managed over 75 peopleDesigned and implemented plannograms, merchandising of end caps, side merchandisers, floor displays and impulse buy wraps.Trained employees om merchandising, customer service and daily operations.Organized stockrooms as well as trained employees on proper receiving and processing of freight. Trained store manager and staff on proper company merchandising, customer service and all operational procedures.Coordinated freight deliveries.Established and maintained good working relationships with wholesale vendors.Served as primary resource person to resolve customer problems.Revamped stores visual presentation standards to provide stores with plan-o-grams, upgraded store displays and fixturing, improved store lighting, and consistent signing program gained the respect of employees and management through hands on leadership, actively supporting teams during peak times. Show less

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  Jo-Ann Fabrics

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2004

  National Merchandise Coordinator

  Worked on the Remodel and New Store opening Team traveled the country.Authored and implemented visual manual, which encompassed all visual merchandise/presentation standards and procedures.Field training of store teams and DSM's on new visual merchandise/presentation standards and procedures.Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping.Collaborated closely with Creative Director to ensure their vision coincides with styling and merchandising.Managed warehouse employees on all shipping, receiving and organizational tasks.Created new merchandise ideas with designer and other key resources.Ensured compelling, accurate, and creative visual presentations.Managed over 50 people.Trained employees on visual presentation, customer service and operational procedures. Show less

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  Save-A-Lot

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Asst Manager

  Monitor sales levels to determine product volume adjustments, replenishment's and allocations.Ensured compliance with safety and loss prevention policies.Provided exemplary customer service to all patrons and staff of retail businesses.Key point of contact for any inquiries, complaints, and customer service issues.Established and maintained good working relationships with wholesale vendors.Interviewed, hired, trained, and developed staff.Open/Close Store Operations - Counting all opening and closing registers, entering all daily sales reports and goals.Order product, receive product and work product to the floor. Show less

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  Bealls Dept. Stores

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

  Operations Manager

  Ensured sales, operations and customer service objectives were achieved and maintained by coaching and developing staff, which contributed to operational efficiencies exceeding corporate goals.Served as primary resource person to resolve customer problems.Revamped stores visual presentation standards to provide stores with plan-o-grams, upgraded store displays and fixturing, improved store lighting, and consistent signing program gained the respect of employees and management through hands on leadership, actively supporting teams during peak times.Recognized for flexibility in addressing last minute needs identified by the manager.Wrote and managed weekly employee schedule.Train & Coach ensuring that all employees are trained and coached in providing excellent customer service experience.Managed 50 people or more. Show less

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  S.R Perrott

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2019

  Brands manager

  o Manager for craft accountso Craft sales increases of double digits every yearo Product training facilitator for sales team, off site and on site staffo Design and execution of promotional materials- including and not limited to packaging, display, and POSo Event planning in-house, and for all retail partners. Examples: tap takeovers, pairings, tastings, beer fests, vendor ride-alongs, o Fostered strong partnership with regional Minor League ballpark ensuring ordering, product placement, securing sponsorship, and special eventso Maintain strong partnership with GM and senior management to monitor margins, and profitability. Assurance the company is competitive in market.o Defined role in securing nomination for Craft Distributor of the year (2014)o Daily Duties include sales in designated on premise and off premise accounts, daily visitation of accounts, consistent route routine/maintenance, merchandising, execution of planograms in field (off premise)o Proficient in product and promotional photography, Excel, Outlook, Word, Photoshop Show less

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  DeCrescente Dist. Co., Inc.

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2023

  Craft Brand Manager
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  FX Matt Brewing Co

  Jan 2023 - now

  Market Manager FX Matt Brewing