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Experienced Retail/ Grocery Merchandiser
Kevin Commeans
Extremely Seasoned Merchandiser experienced in various capacities relating to retail and grocery field. Seeks Full Time employment with opportunity for growth and to contribute past experience in field of merchandising and delivery of goods and products.
Address
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone
*********@*******.***
Punctual
Independent Worker
Proficient Merchandiser
Team Player
Strong Work Ethic
Dependable
Time Management Skills
Flexible
Route Sales Representative
Aunt Millie's Bakery, Columbus, Ohio
Represented wide range of products and brands.
Displayed products properly at customer sites
and according to company specifications and
policies.
Stocked shelves and loaded orders to prepare
deliveries.
Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently. Assisted with sorting and organizing stockroom
items.
Communicated regularly with dispatcher for
delivery route details and changes.
Maintained positive relationships with established accounts
Properly processed all sales transactions utilizing iPad to manage account
Identified customers' needs and provided
information on appropriate products in effort to
promote cross-selling.
Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing
feedback closely, and addressing needs and
requests of account holders.
Managed product transitions from warehouse to
customer site, loading, and unloading in
alignment with specifications.
Utilized route optimization software to plan and
manage delivery routes.
Maintained positive relationships with customers
2023-11 -
2024-02
using good communication and follow-through
abilities.
Delivered orders to customers to drive full
satisfaction.
Maintained records of sales and customer
information to support accuracy.
Correctly followed policies and procedures
across warehouse and shipping platforms.
General Retail Merchandiser
Meijer, Columbus, OH
Organized store merchandise racks and displays
to promote and maintain visually appealing
environments.
Designed displays to deliver interactive,
engaging, and memorable store experiences for
shoppers.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and
arranging according to size or color.
Organized and maintained displays to achieve
clean and appealing product layouts.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and
discontinued items from displays.
Managed inventory levels and product rotation
to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items. 2021-08 -
2023-11
Delivery Driver
Felicia Distributors, Columbus, OH
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested
areas with no traffic violations.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best
and most efficient routes.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to
prevent damage for deliveries.
Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to
satisfy customer needs.
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles
regularly to keep in safe working order.
Managed customer inquiries and complaints in
2019-08 -
2021-07
polite and professional manner.
Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed
of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order
forms.
Kept detailed records of deliveries and money
received from customers.
Answered common customer questions,
accepted payments and completed paperwork
at delivery and pickup locations.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups,
customer issues and damages.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly
make high volume of deliveries.
Fostered positive working relationships with
regular customers.
Grocery Reset Merchandiser
Serv-U-Success, Columbus, OH
Enhanced overall store appearance by applying
careful consideration to product and display
locations.
Collaborated with store managers to determine
best placement for merchandise displays.
Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of
displays for longevity.
Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at
multiple locations by following established
planograms.
Monitored and replenished display inventory and
restructured according to available stock.
Promoted seasonal products and trends to move
stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Organized store merchandise racks by size, style,
and color.
Completed efficient store resets to prepare store
for special promotions and seasonal updates.
2017-06 -
2019-08
Grocery Merchandising Representative
PL Marketing, Columbus, OH
Verified products appeared at correct locations
2014-05 -
2017-06
in proper quantities.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and
discontinued items from displays.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate
stock in product displays on sales floor.
Professional Customer relations at all times.
Expert at understanding Plan-O-Grams.
Correctly administers paperwork to manager on
timely basis.
Compliant when dealing with guidelines and time
constraints.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree, Columbus, OH
Generated repeat business through exceptional
customer service and responded to customer
concerns with friendly and knowledgeable
service.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer
base through proactive management of team
customer service strategies.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers,
assessing needs, and maintaining current
knowledge of consumer preferences.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional
strategies to drive customer engagement and
boost sales.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating
assignments to meet coverage and service
demands.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify
stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast
future needs.
Increased employee performance and job
satisfaction to strengthen retention and
engagement.
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet
performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored security to protect employees,
customers and property.
Established performance goals for employees
2002-03 -
2014-05
Education
and provided feedback on methods for reaching
those milestones.
Mentored team members to enhance
professional development and accountability in
workplace.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records,
increasing accuracy, and reducing
discrepancies.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying
calm when addressing unhappy or angry
customers.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue
development strategies to keep department
aligned with sales and profit targets.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift
changes to uphold successful operations
strategies and maximize business success.
High School Diploma
Westerville-North High School - Westerville, OH
1982-1984 North East Career Center
Welding Technology I and II.
Misc.
Zebra Handheld
Plan-O-Grams
Dollar Tree Management Program
Misc. Microsoft Programs
1980-06 -
1984-06