Rita Johnson
Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
*******@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
**/** - ******* ***/********* Solutions, Irvine, CA.
Our purpose we grow people, brands, and businesses.
Retail Sales Merchandiser Representing Various books, Unilever, Conagra
and many other companies’ products.
Selling in new items to store and dept. managers.
Built strong relationships to increase sales.
Bring value to customers/clients by problem solving.
05/13 – present Personal Caregiver, EauClaire, WI.
Caring for the health and well-being of someone who needs help with daily
tasks and activities.
Provide transportation to medical and non-medical appointments.
Monitor medications, blood sugar, and finances.
Helped with housekeeping, hygiene, grocery shopping and
provide emotional support.
01/19 - 12/20 Anderson, Plano, Texas
The largest merchandiser of entertainment products in the U.S.
Retail Merchandiser Dedicated Walmart Representing Kraft/Heinz, Samsung
and 30 other companies’ products.
Reset plan-o-grams to increase sales and add new items.
Sale secondary features and build displays to increase sales.
Travel to other stores in WI and MN to help other team members.
11/18- 12/18 United Parcel Service, Inc. Altoona. Wisconsin
American multinational package delivery and supply chain management
Company.
Driver Helper Seasonal
Assisting the driver in the delivery of packages to business and residential.
Using a dolly and cart to assist with multi-packages.
Scanning packages using a hand-held machine and getting signatures.
09/16 –10/18 Acosta Sales & Marketing Co., Jacksonville, Florida
Merchandising Specialist
Representing 50 Companies and their brands of products exclusively at
Walmart stores.
Increasing sales by cutting in new items on shelf.
Increment KPI and secondary location to increase sales.
Pre-sell features.
05/16 – 08/16 PPG Industries, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A global leading coatings company.
Territory Manager
Representing PPG Architectural Division of paints, stains, Homax and
Liquid Nails adhesive to my clients at Menards.
Partner with Menards team members to develop, drive and achieve sales growth plans.
Ensure automatic replenishment is supplying sufficient product to support rate of sale, and on-hand inventory counts are accurate.
Maintain color centers, sales aides and Point of Purchase material for all PPG Paints brands.
06/10 – 05/16 Acosta Sales & Marketing Co., Jacksonville, Florida
A leading sales and marketing company that supplies 60% of the No.1
and No. 2 brands in most grocery/mass stores throughout North America.
Retail Coverage Sales Representative
Representing products from Kraft and P&G manufacturers to my clients which currently include Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores.
Increased sales 22% by correcting phantom/ghost inventory.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure to meet deadlines with multiple displays that increased sales by an average of 7% per year.
Effectively communicates with store personnel regarding task, sales promotions, activities, and clients’ objective.
Education
Lakeland College, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, Wisconsin
Associate Degree in Marketing