Nicole D.

Miller
7083 Watersedge Dr. Apt. 107 Cincinnati, OH 45241 nmff9814@west
post.net (513) 304-5556 (mobile)
Professional Profile
A recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a major in Marketing, e
xperienced in working with merchandising organizations utilizing my skills to pr
ovide leadership while delivering positive results through creative work tasks.
Accomplished professional with strong relationship building skills, coupled wi
th a complete knowledge of the duties required in leading and developing employe
e operational and individual productivity skills. A results oriented person hig
hly motivated working closely with management and willing to do whatever is requ
ired to get the job done in a successful and timely fashion.
Management - A hands-on worker with highly developed negotiation skills and expe
rience cultivating strategic solutions to on-going daily problems in a merchand
ising environment.
Team Building - Decisive team leader with experience in processing morning inven
tory reports, assisting in the inventory management and pricing, able to train
new hires as well as develop talent of others and establish confidence within
individuals.
Supervision - Solid background as a leader with the ability to lead others and p
rovide coaching and counseling techniques to enable and empower others to reach
their highest potential. Prepare annual and semi-annual reviews.
Specific Skills/Attributes
* A problem solver who not only develops solutions but works hand in hand with
management.
* Develop a system to track merchandise, increase associate efficiency and redu
ce missed markdowns.
* Ability to make a significant contribution as a team member as well as an ind
ividual who is able to work independently with little or no supervision.
* Able to make intelligent decisions while exhibiting a flexible, resourceful a
nd creative attitude.
* Maintain store appearance, prepare monthly shrink report, research variances,
analyze monthly out of stock reports and coordinate installation services for c
ustomers.
* Computer literate able to use CAD programs for specialty projects.
* Review, distribute and prepare estimates and submit pricing on all changes fo
r various projects.
* Expertise in the performance and maintenance of quality control policies and
procedures required.
* Organize merchandise, complete weekly inventory reports, create a system to r
educe the length of time to takes to complete a weekly inventory management from
six hours to two hours.
* Able to ensure fast and accurate check out for customers as a Cashier.
Experience
04/2005 to present HOME DEPOT, Mason, OH
Title - Morning Freight Team Associate
- Lumber Sales Floor Associate
- Head Cashier
08/2001 to 04/2005 TARGET, Cincinnati, OH
Title - Team Leader
- Jewelry Specialist
- Cashier
Education
06/2010 Bachelor of Business Administration - Major, Marketing
 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
GPA 3.4/4.0
Financed 50% of education through full-time employment
Honors
2007 - 2010 Recipient, Dean's List, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH