Kristen Wring
Kouts
Summary
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in both education and merchandising. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that improve inventory efficiency and customer engagement, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to driving sales and promoting a positive shopping experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
American Greetings
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and maximize sales.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan seasonal promotions and product launches.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
- Streamlined merchandise presentation through consistent application of planograms and adherence to company guidelines.
- Developed and implemented seasonal merchandise plans, aligning inventory with consumer trends.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
Teacher
East Porter County School Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student behavior and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
06.2008 - 05.2020
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers on instructional best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University
Westville, IN12-2007
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Vendor relations
- Product inventory counts
- Planogram design
- Customer service
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Merchandiser
American Greetings
05.2025 - Current
Teacher
East Porter County School Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2025
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
06.2008 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University