PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Experienced Dry Goods Manager with exceptional stock management expertise and
quality control knowledge acquired over 20 years of proven industry performance offering excellent skills in managing talented teams. SKILLS
Brand Awareness
Time Management
Effective Communication
Sales Team Leadership
Employee Performance Management
Staff Training and Development
Problem-solving aptitude
Warehouse Logistics
Inventory Management
Shrink Reduction
WORK HISTORY
Retail Sales Manager / Daystar Foods - Houston / 01.2000 - Current Co-manage small family business that distributes gourmet and international items into Fiesta and Kroger in the Houston and Dallas area Manage daily inventory, sales routes, and a team of eight sales representatives Visited customers to stock retail shelves and document inventory levels. Responsible for increasing sales, data entry, audit stores, evaluate product movement, and deliver product.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Minimized cost of operations by optimizing routes for drivers to align with budget.
Demonstrated adaptability in evolving situations by adjusting strategies in real-time as new information became available.
Merchandiser/ Brand Manager / Advantage Sales and Marketing - Houston, TX / 01.1996 - 01.2000
Solicited new grocery items, completed store resets, increased sales by selling shippers and displays to store managers, and later responsible for managing the Ozarka brand in retail grocery stores.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins. Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
TIMOTHY SHIELDS
*************@*****.*** 832-***-**** Pearland, TX 77584 Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities. Merchandiser / East Texas Distributors - Houston, TX / 01.1993 - 01.1996 Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and displays of magazines, books, and videos in grocery stores, convenient stores, and airports Ensured that the shelves were stocked with products and displayed accordingly for customers.
Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval. EDUCATION
San Jacinto College - Pasadena, TX
Area of Study: Business Management