Ajairrius Whitehead

AJairrius Whitehead

Travel Merchandiser Team Lead
Laurel, Maryland • 505-382-3417 •

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Travel Merchandiser Team Lead with 4+ years of leadership experience in retail merchandising and store-floor operations. Skilled in planogram execution, gondola relocation and precise measurements, MOD oversight, store resets, and day-to-day floor operations. Proven ability to lead merchandising teams, coordinate projects, maintain accuracy, and complete assignments efficiently while meeting company standards and deadlines.

CORE SKILLS

● Travel Merchandising

● Team Leadership & Supervision

● Planogram Execution

● Gondola Relocation & Precise Measurements

● MOD Oversight

● Floor Operations

● Store Resets & Remodels

● Fixture Installation & Placement

● Merchandise Organization

● Team Training & Coordination

● Project Execution

● Time Management

● Safety & Compliance

● Problem Solving

● Attention to Detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRAVEL MERCHANDISER TEAM LEAD

CCRS — Laurel, Maryland
June 2023 – September 2026

● Lead merchandising teams during store resets, remodels, and other retail merchandising projects.

● Follow and execute planograms accurately to ensure merchandise is positioned according to specifications.

● Move and position gondolas to precise measurements while maintaining proper spacing, alignment, and floor plans.

● Oversee MODs and ensure merchandising modifications are completed accurately and efficiently.

● Direct daily floor operations and assign team members to specific tasks and work areas.

● Monitor team productivity and keep projects on schedule while meeting established deadlines.

● Train and assist team members with planogram execution, merchandising procedures, and proper floor operations.

● Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.

● Troubleshoot floor-layout and merchandising challenges and make adjustments as needed.

● Communicate with team members, store personnel, and project leadership to coordinate daily operations.

● Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

● Perform hands-on merchandising duties, including fixture movement, product placement, resets, and display installation.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

● 4+ years of Team Lead experience

● Strong knowledge of retail merchandising and floor operations

● Skilled in following detailed planograms

● Experienced moving gondolas using precise measurements

● Experienced overseeing MODs and store merchandising changes

● Strong leadership and team coordination abilities

● Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

● Comfortable working in different store locations and fast-paced environments

● Able to perform physically demanding merchandising and floor-operation tasks

● have completed over 20 stores as the supervisor

● very skilled when it comes to performing under pressure

EDUCATION

High school Diploma
Northside high school

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Laurel, Maryland
Travel: Willing to travel
Driver’s License: Yes