1. Michael Scelso michaelscelso4@gmail.com
515 Buckthorn Lane Hillside,IL 60162 708-767-1470
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Exceptional leadership skills
 Abilityto work independentlyor with a team
 Familiar with Microsoft Word
 Dedicated and focused
 Abilityto multi-task with little supervision
 Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
 Use high degree of discretion dealing with
confidential issue
WORK EXPERIENCE
1998 - 2014 J. Crew Oakbrook, IL
Merchandiser/Inventory/Sales Support
1996- 1998 Gap Kids Lombard, IL
Assistant Manager/Merchandiser
1982 - 1995 Montgomery Ward Naperville,IL
Group Merchandiser
 Responsible for ensuring that products appear in the store at the appropriate time and in the correct
quantities.
 Worked closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levelsand monitor
performance.
 Maintained accurate and real time inventory, data and records.
 Completed store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; followingup on work
results. Formulated pricing policiesby reviewingmerchandising activities; determining additional needed
sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales and studying trends.
 Marketed merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and
financial statements for profitability ratios.
 Contacted with supervisors, managers and vendors to schedule and track, coordinated and regulate
efficientfreight flow and shipments. Secures merchandise by implementingsecurity systems and
measures.
 Assisted the store manager in daily operations of the store and in the implementationof complete
merchandise information.
 Responsible for opening and closing store and submitting bank deposits.
 Guided and supervised employeesworking in retail stores of the firm on products displays, promotion, new
products, effective customer service and sales techniques.
 Handled customer questions and complaints and oversaw sales floor on a day by day basis.
 Performed data entry functions for supply orders in apparel.
 Worked with each store's individual needs;facilitating the successful functioning of the store.
 Developedstrong relationships with customers - maintained those relations and added new ones.
 Submitted timely and accurate reports; preparing new stock or remaining suppliesin the store.
 Maintained accounts of sales made, new orders, cash transactions and customer details.
 Ensured proper maintenance for optimum customer appeal.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation Administration; North Central College;Naperville,IL