BARBARA COCHRANE

6137 Windsor Gate Lane ~ Charlotte, NC 28215 ~ 704-839-5729

E-mail: becochrane@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Successful, result driven management professional with extensive experience motivating and directing
teams to meet company’s direction and goals. Drive sales by ensuring effective merchandise presentation,
including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, in-stock and inventory levels, budgeting and
forecasting sales, assessing economic trends and demographics, and educating, informing and directing
Associates
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Charlotte, NC Wal-Mart Inc January 1990 – Present

Fashion Merchandiser
Ensure Store Management and Associates understood fashion principles in order to increase sales, improve
profitability and reduce inventory level. Guide 10 locations to company goals and standards with meeting
seasonal sets and playbooks.

Floor Project Supervisor

Direct Associates including managers on process and procedures for facility set-up projects, including
reviewing new modular plans, planning merchandise placement based on modular requirements, and
advising on assigning additional staff to assist to ensure Company and Facility goals are met.

Assistant Manager
Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures by holding hourly Associates accountable;
analyzing and interpreting reports; implementing and monitoring asset protection and safety controls;
maintaining quality assurance standards; overseeing safety and operational reviews; developing and
implementing action plans to correct deficiencies; and providing direction and guidance on executing
Company programs and strategic initiatives.

Accounting Office Associate

Processes and maintains all currency and prepares and maintains accounting records, files, transactions and
other required documentation, including generating, interpreting, and analyzing reports relating to cash,
deposits, and various financial transactions, and conducting research for accounting-related activities.

Office Associate
Provides office support for the Facility by reconciling invoices, generating reports, researching issues and
discrepancies, locating information, and maintaining files and documentation.

Education and Certification

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Pfeiffer University Present

Charlotte NC
Certification Brookstone College of Business August 2000
Charlotte NC

Technical Skills
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Word, Excel, Management Development, Power Point, Typing, Customer Service and Business
Communication