Dynamic merchandiser with proven success at Specialty Beverage, excelling in inventory control and team collaboration. Skilled in developing impactful merchandising strategies that enhance product visibility and drive sales. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, consistently achieving optimal stock levels and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandizer
Specialty Beverage by Sheehan Family Companies
Kingston
10.2024 - Current
Planning and developing merchandising strategies
Analyzing sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs
Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales
Managed product displays to enhance visual merchandising standards.
Coordinated inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels.
Trained new team members on merchandising best practices.
Collaborated with sales teams to align product promotions and placements.
Developed relationships with vendors to maintain product quality and availability.
Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
Diesel Mechanic
Academy Bus
Richmond
10.2023 - 10.2024
Inspecting and diagnosing issues with diesel engines.
Reading and interpreting diagnostic test results
Performing routine maintenance work such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
Repairing or replacing malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
Testing the functionality of repaired machines
Inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and engines for damage and wear
Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Advising customers on work performed, general vehicle condition, and future repair requirements
Ordering and sourcing parts as required
Service Technician
Hyman Bros Nissan Kia
Midlothian
02.2023 - 10.2023
Evaluate and troubleshoot vehicle issues
Repairing or replacing equipment
Performing routine maintenance
Performing preventive maintenance
Gas Attendant
Amazon
Richmond
04.2022 - 02.2023
Monitor fuel levels and replace fuel caps securelyFilled all trucks/vans up with gas at end of day/night
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the gas station premises
Ensure safety regulations are followed to prevent accidents
Merchandiser
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Richmond
02.2020 - 04.2022
Set up displays to facilitate Home Depot and Lowes
Follow Plantograms
Answer questions for customers
Lift up to 100 lbs. of product
Operate a pallet-jack (works with fertilizer and chemicals)
Transport product from warehouse to store floor
Travel to each location
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Plant Operator - Molding Department
Bingham & Taylor Corp
Culpeper
11.2019 - 01.2020
Created molding castings for molten iron to go into
Used Sand Molding Manual Operating Machines
Work effectively with team members
Laborer
Southern Comfort Barns and Fence
Fredericksburg
01.2014 - 01.2015
Wooden Post and Rail Fences, Rail and Split Rail Horse Fences
Offload and onload fencing supplies to truck to private properties
Lift up to 100lbs. of product
Mover
Hilldrup Moving Company
Straord
01.2011 - 01.2015
Residential Moving
Managed loading and unloading of furniture from previous location to new designated destination
Customer Service
Merchandiser
Premium Distributors of Virginia
Staord
01.2011 - 12.2011
Assisting Customers find the right product and answer any queries. Drove customers to particular products to meet sales quotas.
Promote Products to increase sales
Set up Displays to promote new products or any sales taking place.
Control advertisement set ups for different products and the related setups in grocery stores for certain items. They also travel to different stores within the company to restock or remove items as needed.
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