Customer Service, Accounting

DAVID ROBINETTE

P.O. Box ****, Kalispell, MT ****3 H: 406-***-**** acyqis@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Retail Merchandiser skilled at creatively conceptualizing and building an artistic framework around any givenassignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays that engage and intrigue. Results-oriented RetailMerchandiser who leverages solid market knowledge and creative business strategies to maximize productprofitability.

SKILLS

Customer service-oriented Vendor relationsInventory control Planogram designExcellent communication skills CreativeMerchandising Building Relationships

WORK HISTORY

Merchandiser, 09/2013 to 04/2014Acosta Sales and Marketing – Kalispell, MT

Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach. Updated and maintained fieldgraphics.Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.Liaised with internal clients in marketing to execute collateral creation projects.Product and price auditing. Replenish shelves from stock.Attach coupon displays. Sign and banner placement. Retagging.Brochure and POP placement. Promotions.Responsible for creative design for prominent Television Wall projects.Worked directly with Audio and Video departments, and management, to achieve measurable increase in sales.

Electronics Merchandiser, 12/2011 to 07/2013Action Link – Kalispell, MT

Effectively install, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of consumer electronics in various national retail stores.Follow instructions to assemble displays and reset sections according to planogram.Set-up and ensure power displays are fully functional.Conduct basic merchandising visits such as stocking, auditing, and updating signage.Complete daily online reports to document visits, including submitting digital photos.

Merchandiser, 09/2009 to 11/2011Frito Lay, Inc – Columbia Falls, MT

Weekend re-stock grocery and convenience store shelves in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls.

Senior Accountant, 08/1999 to 06/2005Citizens Title & Escrow Co – Kalispell, MT

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

Corporate Controller, 03/1995 to 05/1999Parks and Associates – Las Vegas, NV

Managed $9 million sales program, forecasting, operations, accounting close and reporting for major localpainting and drywall Co.

Supervise accounting and personnel functions.Installation of Microsoft network and American Contractor software.Insure adequate cash flow and oversee company bank line of credit.Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis andbalance sheet reconciliations.Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss.

Plant Controller, 05/1989 to 09/1994Consolidated Thermoplastics, Inc. – Anaheim, CA

Modified the method to calculate raw plastics inventory pellets in rail cars and silos. Volume of rail cars andsilos is re-calculated.From new calculations, the plant monthly Profit and Loss Report is now reflecting actual and accurate numbers.Methods are adopted company wide for seven manufacturing facilities.Modified the pallet packing method of exterior diaper film product to a customer.Savings approximate $5,000 per month in rail and truck shipping expense.Responsible for training all new employees to ensure continued quality of accounting, customer service, andEmployee Relations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Finance/Accounting,University of Denver - Denver, CO

Emphasis in Cost Accounting.Student government representative.Honors Coursework in Professional Business and Accounting Skills.

Certificate: California CPA examination, 1990Becker CPA Review - Anaheim, California

Continuing education in accounting.Passed California CPA examination

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