Brenda Zapka Davenport, IA ***** 563-***-**** adtsjh@r.postjobfree.com

Retail Merchandising Associate

Substantial Retail Merchandising Specializing Resets & Stocking Fusing multitasking talents with analytical aptitude provides framework for best practices in areas of Auditing and Merchandise Stocking. Adept in workflow efficiency and productivity monitoring, excels at resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions. Extensive operational excellence, a highly motivated work ethic and results-driven competence, recognized for commitment, with demonstrated expertise in communicating and collaborating with peers, and clients. Self-motivated professional, able to work independently or in a team environment, with broad spectrum of interchangeable qualifications.

Highlights of Expertise

• Warehouse Policies & Procedures

• Time Management / Organization

• Inventory Control & Management

• Teambuilding & Leadership

• Maintaining Quality Control

• Data Entry / Documentation

• Superior Verbal & Written Communication

• Detail-Oriented & Resourceful

• Microsoft Office & Technical Proficiency

• Strong Interpersonal Finesse

Career Experience

HY-VEE INC, Des Moines, IA

Flex Worker (09/2021 to Present)

As flex worker, this position allowed me the opportunity to select hours and shifts that work best for my busy lifestyle and allow Hy-Vee to take care of their customers. As a flex worker I am able to select shifts from multiple stores as demand in business fluctuates.

Cashier

Aisles-On-Line Personal Shopper

Stocker

MERCHANDISING SOLUTIONS GROUP, San Diego, CA DRIVELINE RETAIL SERVICES, Taylorville, IL SET AND SERVICES RESOURCES, Raleigh NC CROSSMARK INC, Plano, TX CART SOLUTIONS LLC, Las Vegas, NV

Field Retail Merchandiser / Independent Contractor (02/2017 to Present) Ensured that the right amount of goods is available in store and are being sold at the right price for this provider of service and support in areas of cycle visits, new store rollouts, remodels or resets, DSD pull-up service, fixture installations, graphic installations, in-store promotional events, store audits, project management, and assembly.

Organize and schedule travel commitments to various stores within assigned region.

Executed services and reports within time frame of schedule and project deadlines.

Accurately recorded all information into the online system.

Prepared and followed all accounts’ basic service policies and procedures.

Nurtured and reinforced solid customer relations with a broad spectrum of diverse clientele.

Collaborated closely with staff to complete various projects and conferences.

Effectively coordinated time management skills to schedule assignments given by multiple employers. RGIS INVENTORY SPECIALISTS, Davenport, IA

Inventory Specialist (11/2019 to Present)

Responsible for counting all types of products, as well as, ensuring inventory records are kept accurate for this global leader in the inventory industry, with thousands of employees expanding across 40 countries using state of the art technologies.

Accurately and efficiently scan barcodes of each item to give business reliable inventory counts.

Management recognized for moving up twice in efficiency levels within first 5 events and maintained accurate inventory count within 3% threshold.

Gathers, trend, and analyze data generated to provide sample metric updates and improve inventory accuracy. MYSTERY SHOPPING & BUSINESS INSPECTION SERVICES, Davenport, IA Business Service Evaluator – Independent Contractor (02/2018 to Present) Sub-contracted for multiple agencies collecting information on companies’ customer relations and business services using series of multiple-choice questions and photo evidence infractions of guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Achieved undercover visits to retail stores, banks, casinos, hotels, and restaurants, studying client guidelines ensuring accurate information is reported.

Evaluated employees and facility maintenance, and submit written reports detailing observations.

Ranked high on report reviews and often called directly by schedulers to finish projects. AEROTEK, Davenport, IA

Picker / Packer – Temporary Contract Position (03/2019 to 10/2019) Recruiting agency serving every major industry whose experience places people in hundreds of thousands of roles and positions.

Operated hand trucks, forklifts and hoists to pull inventory to and from the warehouse.

Dominated attention to detail with 98% efficiency rating.

Excelled in fast-paced working environment without sacrificing safety.

Assist with team building initiatives to prioritize and encourage employee morale. AEROTEK, Davenport, IA

Assembly Worker – Temporary Contract Position (12/2018 to 03/2019) Recruiting agency serving every major industry whose experience places people in hundreds of thousands of roles and positions.

Perform final checks and adjustments for any defects to ensure high quality products, clean, inspect and modify parts as required.

Complete assembly processes, establish critical settings, and validate expected parameters.

Demonstrated customer-driven focus and dedicated client advocacy resulted in high satisfaction rates and consistent positive feedback.

Additional Experience

Inspector / Packer & Material Handler (2018) • Sedona Staffing Agency • Davenport, IA Production Clerk / Machine Operator (2015 to 2018) • Team Staffing Solutions, Inc. • Muscatine, IA Print Production / Finishing Operator (2014 to 2015) • Act, Inc. • Iowa City, IA Print Production / Finishing Operator / Account Rep (1998 to 2006) • Pressworks Printing Co • Greenfield, WI Education & Credentials

B.A. in Graphic Communications – (2006 to 2009) Carroll University, Waukesha, WI A.A. in Printing & Publishing – (2004 to 2006) Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI

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