Vohn T. Wright Jr.
Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207
443-***-**** Home/240-***-**** Cellphone
Goal:
To find a fulltime, stable position where I can utilize all of my skills
and abilities and much more in a professional manner at all times.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Micro Media,
Photocopying Machines: Adding Machine, Calculator, Switchboard Telephone,
PDF Scanning, and Non-profit related database experience.
Professional Experience:
Canada Dry Potomac
Merchandiser
New Carrollton, MD
June 2009 - February 2010
. planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in
conjunction with buyers;
. liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors;
. maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data;
. working closely with visual display staff and department heads to
decide how goods should be displayed to maximise customer interest and
sales;
. producing layout plans for stores;
. forecasting profits and sales, and optimising the sales volume and
profitability of designated product areas;
. planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new
ranges;
. controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season;
. using specialist computer software, for example to handle sales
statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and
graphs;
. analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling
price points, colours or styles), and ensuring that bestsellers reach
their full potential;
. monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set
promotions as necessary;
. gathering information on customers' reactions to products;
. analysing previous season's sales and reporting on the current
season's lines;
. making financial presentations to senior managers;
. accompanying buyers on visits to manufacturers to appreciate
production processes;
. meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by
negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and
delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork;
. identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any
problems or delays as they arise;
. managing, training and supervising junior staff.
Sears
Cashier
June 2006 - December 2007
. Operates cash register to itemize and total customer's purchases in
grocery, department, or other retail store;
. Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items;
. Records prices and departments, suitable taxable items, and totals
purchases on cash register;
. Collects cash, check, or charge payment from customer and makes change
for cash transactions;
. Stock shelves and market prices on items;
. Counts money in cash drawer at beginning and end of work shift;
. May record daily transaction amounts from cash register to balance
cash drawer;
. May weigh items, bag merchandise, issue trading stamps, and redeem
food stamps and promotional coupons;
. May cash checks;
. May use electronic scanner to record price;
. May be designated according to items checked as Grocery Checker
(retail trade).
Education:
Bowie High School
September 2005 - June 2008 - Diploma
Morgan State University - Major: Information Systems and Scientist - (INSS)
August 2008 - August 2009