Sales Representative Quality

Lester Fred Carr III

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Arden, NC 28704

828-***-****

abivbq@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

The Scotts Company-Asheville, NC

Retail Sales Merchandiser-2/10 - Present

. Functioned as primary sales merchandiser for

pesticide/herbicide/soil/mulch manufacturer

. Performed home improvement store resets and merchandise placement

. Built and maintained point of purchase and point of sale displays

. Interacted with store associates and store management

. Stocked and priced merchandise

. Counseled customers and store associates on products

. Insured proper placement of merchandise

Old Castle Architectural Products Group-Asheville, NC

Retail Sales Representative-7/06 - 9/09 (LAYOFF)

. Functioned as direct sales representative for concrete patio block

manufacturer

. Maintained accounts in major home improvement retailers

. Interacted with store/regional level managers

. Set and maintained product displays and product advertising material

. Conducted ongoing associate and customer product information classes

. Managed large territory efficiently utilizing a consistent schedule

and resources

. Utilized information system/store computer to manage inventory and

store performance

. Handled customer and store product quality complaints and issues

. Operated and maintained company vehicle

The Scotts Company-Asheville, NC

Retail Sales Merchandiser-1/04 - 7/06

. Functioned as primary sales merchandiser for

pesticide/herbicide/soil/mulch manufacturer

. Performed home improvement store resets and merchandise placement

. Built and maintained point of purchase and point of sale displays

. Interacted with store associates and store management

. Stocked and priced merchandise

. Counseled customers and store associates on products

. Insured proper placement of merchandise

Plastiform-Asheville, NC

Senior Quality Technician-12/01 - 4/03

. Functioned as primary quality technician for plastic injection molded

clothes hangers

. Ensured proper molding and conformity to speficications

. Generated monthly spc and reject reports

. Functioned as primary quality liaison for reject dispositions and

corrective actions

. Inspected warehouse and incoming finished products

. Helped to develop and initiate quality manuals, specifications, and

test methods

. Utilized various gauges and testing equipment

Errand Express-Morganton, NC

Owner-2/01 - 12/01

. Provided errand and delivery service to residential and business

clients

. Delivered documents and packages

. Picked up and delivered dry cleaning and supplies

. Coordinated deliveries with clients schedules

. Provided house sitting and pet services

. Coordinated car repairs

. Delivered office supplies

Education:

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Associate in Applied Science-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Achievements/Interests:

. Functioned as general contractor of construction of personal house

. Estimated construction costs and materials

. Participated in continuous improvement teams

. Participated in problem solving teams

. Volunteered with non profit organizations

. Functioned as membership and management coordinator for non profits.

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