Operator
Robyn Lindley
Brand Ambassador/Merchandiser/Sales
Republic, MO ------------093
Energetic, competitive and enthusastic achiever who can inspire and motivate team members,
successfully manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
environment. Goal-driven professional with communication experience and expertise working with
people. Adept at working independently with minimal supervision, as well as contributing and
collaborating as a productive team player.
Seeking a position with a reputable company in need of an enthusiastic, competent, goal driven team
member that excels in a high demand, fast paced environment.
Work Experience
Team Lead Merchandiser
Match Marketing Group - Springfield, MO
January 2018 to Present
* Set up, assemble, and maintain fixtures.
* Maintain correct pricing and signage o product.
* Evaluates and assessed workforce needs, lead work efforts and directed team members.
* Identified opportunities to increase sales and communicate merchandising and sale floor operational
opportunities to leadership.
* In-Store demo's, events, promotions and presentations.
* Breakdown and reposition isles and shelving in store bays according to planogram, signage, displays
and end caps.
* Perform various remodel tasks, resets, store remodels, new store resets.
* Capture photos and answer all survey questions plus follow all written or verbal instructions.
Brand Ambassador/Sales
IXL Elite Hydration Sports Drink - Joplin, MO
May 2015 to May 2017
* Proactively intercept, engage, interact and communicate with consumers to demonstrate products
features and benefits in a professional manner.
* Captivate an audience during in-store events, with an emphasis on brand awareness through product
demonstrations
for increase in sales.
* Review program materials, set up and break down of the work area, and preparation.
* Sample product on scheduled event days.
* Assess customers individual usage needs and interests to better sell correct quantity per customer.
* Timely complete all reports, paperwork, and on-going personal training by required deadline.
Broker Sales ProfessionaOE Brokerage - Springfield, MO
January 2009 to February 2013
* Plan and organize all aspects of end-user /operator calls, focusing on multi-unit and high volume
accounts ensuring work-week is spent conducting high quality end-user calls with distributor reps that
result in increased sales.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and distributors.
* Participate in sales meetings, cuttings, food shows and other activities required to grow the business.
* Act as a liaison between principal's strategic goals and the distributor's needs.
* Proactively monitor slow-moving items and develop a plan to ensure increased movement of items or
slot replacement.
* Provide exceptional customer service and follow through.
* Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
* Generate and submit progress reports to manufacturer area supervisors, on a weekly basis.
Brand Ambassador/Sales/Merchandiser/Demo
CROSSMARK - Springfield, MO
January 2007 to December 2008
* Responsible for daily inventory, stocking, rotating product, building displays, price changes, customer
interaction, communication with store managers, maintaining and organizing an efficient back stock
with minimal space.
* Create a positive product impression and generate brand awareness for onsite/in-store food and non-
food demonstrations.
* Acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented.
* Prepare event table/cart (set up & breakdown) for demonstration execution.
* Provide excellent customer service and develop a professional working relationship with store
personnel to effectively meet client objectives.
* Create eye catching displays to make the store experience interactive and engaging.
* Send out monthly updates to principle lists, reset availability, new items coming into sets, and
general promotional deals to all retailers.
Education
3.8 DEANS LIST BA in Organizational Communications in COMMUNICATION
Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
August 1994 to May 2000
Skills
* Commercial Awareness * Strategic Planning * Excellent Networking Skills and Time Management *
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication abilities * Leadership * Multitasking * Attention to Detail
* Strong Presentation * Demonstrating * Developing Concepts for New Products * Influencing Others *
Planning Promotional Events * MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (10+ years), Planogram, Gardening,
Planting, Pruning
Robyn Lindley
Brand Ambassador/Merchandiser/Sales
Republic, MO ------------093
Energetic, competitive and enthusastic achiever who can inspire and motivate team members,
successfully manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
environment. Goal-driven professional with communication experience and expertise working with
people. Adept at working independently with minimal supervision, as well as contributing and
collaborating as a productive team player.
Seeking a position with a reputable company in need of an enthusiastic, competent, goal driven team
member that excels in a high demand, fast paced environment.
Work Experience
Team Lead Merchandiser
Match Marketing Group - Springfield, MO
January 2018 to Present
* Set up, assemble, and maintain fixtures.
* Maintain correct pricing and signage o product.
* Evaluates and assessed workforce needs, lead work efforts and directed team members.
* Identified opportunities to increase sales and communicate merchandising and sale floor operational
opportunities to leadership.
* In-Store demo's, events, promotions and presentations.
* Breakdown and reposition isles and shelving in store bays according to planogram, signage, displays
and end caps.
* Perform various remodel tasks, resets, store remodels, new store resets.
* Capture photos and answer all survey questions plus follow all written or verbal instructions.
Brand Ambassador/Sales
IXL Elite Hydration Sports Drink - Joplin, MO
May 2015 to May 2017
* Proactively intercept, engage, interact and communicate with consumers to demonstrate products
features and benefits in a professional manner.
* Captivate an audience during in-store events, with an emphasis on brand awareness through product
demonstrations
for increase in sales.
* Review program materials, set up and break down of the work area, and preparation.
* Sample product on scheduled event days.
* Assess customers individual usage needs and interests to better sell correct quantity per customer.
* Timely complete all reports, paperwork, and on-going personal training by required deadline.
Broker Sales ProfessionaOE Brokerage - Springfield, MO
January 2009 to February 2013
* Plan and organize all aspects of end-user /operator calls, focusing on multi-unit and high volume
accounts ensuring work-week is spent conducting high quality end-user calls with distributor reps that
result in increased sales.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and distributors.
* Participate in sales meetings, cuttings, food shows and other activities required to grow the business.
* Act as a liaison between principal's strategic goals and the distributor's needs.
* Proactively monitor slow-moving items and develop a plan to ensure increased movement of items or
slot replacement.
* Provide exceptional customer service and follow through.
* Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
* Generate and submit progress reports to manufacturer area supervisors, on a weekly basis.
Brand Ambassador/Sales/Merchandiser/Demo
CROSSMARK - Springfield, MO
January 2007 to December 2008
* Responsible for daily inventory, stocking, rotating product, building displays, price changes, customer
interaction, communication with store managers, maintaining and organizing an efficient back stock
with minimal space.
* Create a positive product impression and generate brand awareness for onsite/in-store food and non-
food demonstrations.
* Acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented.
* Prepare event table/cart (set up & breakdown) for demonstration execution.
* Provide excellent customer service and develop a professional working relationship with store
personnel to effectively meet client objectives.
* Create eye catching displays to make the store experience interactive and engaging.
* Send out monthly updates to principle lists, reset availability, new items coming into sets, and
general promotional deals to all retailers.
Education
3.8 DEANS LIST BA in Organizational Communications in COMMUNICATION
Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
August 1994 to May 2000
Skills
* Commercial Awareness * Strategic Planning * Excellent Networking Skills and Time Management *
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication abilities * Leadership * Multitasking * Attention to Detail
* Strong Presentation * Demonstrating * Developing Concepts for New Products * Influencing Others *
Planning Promotional Events * MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (10+ years), Planogram, Gardening,
Planting, Pruning