Totally Committed Grocery & Merchandising Professional

BILLY J. ROMERO

***********@*****.****337-***-***** Lafayette, La. 70507

Summary

Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting dynamic needs of workplace. Valued for strong organizational skills and effective communication. Efnectuve at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to umbe! pounds Effective merchandising professional bringing demonstrated success in leveraging visual display prowess to express brand vision. Over umh years of fashion industry experience. Quick-learning and creative with aptitude for surmounting challenges. Methodical Visual Merchandiser offering«mer years of experience creating memorable and effective visual displays for both interior and exterior applications. Skilled in acquiring and applying product knowledge to drive sales and manage overstock. Aiming to fulfill role of increased responsibility to contribute immediate value to onmpan\ team. Talented .Jib Ti well-versed in stocking merchandise and planning promotional displays. Demonstrated success in collaborating with store and advertising management to create and deploy successful merchandising strategies for seasonal and promotional needs. Offering -year background marketing products within stores to maximize product profitability. Boost revenue consistently by completing engaging and attractive merchandising displays. Dedicated to organizing cohesive displays to tie in different offerings and promote sales. Creative and highly organized with skills to meet any promotional need. Meticulous merchandising professional adept in merchandising plan development and seasonal promotions illustrated over ' years in Visual Merchandiser roles. Creative and hardworking with demonstrated success in driving sales through artistic visual displays. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once wbi le ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Accomplished owner offering several years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping.

• Training Skills and mentoring

• Employee motivation

• Goal oriented

• Decision-making

• Staff management

• Complex Problem-solving

• Customer service

• Operations management

• Inventory management

• Marketing strategy

• Vendor relations

• Supply chain logistics

• Customer relationship management

• Visual merchandising

BR

• Strategic planning

• Attention to detail

• Relationship building

• Data analysis

• Sales forecasting

Experience

Ultimate Handbag Connection LLC- 4 Store• Managed daily operations across four retail locations. Locations Lafayette, LA

Owner/Operations Manager

07/2022 - 02/2026

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.

• Oversaw inventory management and supply chain logistics for all stores.

• Established vendor relationships to ensure quality product sourcing.

• Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service delivery. Acosta Lafayette, Louisiana

Team Leader

11/2017 - 06/2021

• Planogramming, remodels, Team Lead, etc.

• Led team in executing promotional strategies for leading consumer brands.

• Coordinated daily operations to ensure seamless workflow and team collaboration.

• Trained new staff on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.

• Monitored inventory levels and managed stock replenishment processes.

• Developed schedules to optimize team performance and coverage needs.

• Communicated with clients to address concerns and enhance service quality.

• Implemented best practices for merchandising and product placement in stores.

• Evaluated team performance and provided feedback to improve skills and efficiency.

Best Buy

Merchandiser

11/2017 - 04/2021

• I have performed including going into Best Buy and setting up Home Theaters, Sound Bars, TVS with iPad capabilities, Blue Ray players, etc.

• Managed product displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.

• Collaborated with sales team to align inventory with market trends and promotions.

• Trained new team members on merchandising standards and company policies.

Pro Marketing All Over U.S.

Supervisor

06/2010 - 01/2018

• Organized product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

• Collaborated with team members to execute promotional campaigns effectively.

• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.

Crossmark All Over Louisiana, Louisiana •

Merchandiser

Organized product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

07/2013 - 05/2016 • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and accuracy in records.

• Collaborated with team members to execute promotional campaigns effectively.

• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.

CVS

Supervisor

09/2007 - 11/2014

• I have also Supervised crews for CVS, traveling the U.S. all the way from Tamekula, CA. to New England. and even Alaska.

• My responsibilities with CVS were to go into a CVS store that just was a shell of a building and get my crew together, unload steel, set up all of the gondolas, shelving, cosmetic walls, end caps, lighting, graphics, unload their first stock truck and set everything to planogram.

• I also read the blue prints and store layouts and kept up a great relationship with CVS'S District Managers.

• I have also had to do my crew's time, evaluations, and send in day to day progress reports on the present job that we were doing.

• Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.

• Trained and mentored new team members on best practices.

• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to staff.

SPAR Traveling Over Cities ln La.,

Louisiana

Team Leader

08/2000 - 02/2006

• Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and accuracy in records.

• Organized product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

• Implemented visual merchandising standards to maintain brand consistency across the store.

Education and Training

Acadiana High School Scott, LA

04/1988

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