Andrew Taival
Dickeyville,USA
Summary
Methodical Visual Merchandiser offering 5 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Inventory Supervisor
Staples
Dubuque, IA
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Led inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Streamlined merchandise replenishment procedures, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Maintained a clean, organized stockroom environment that facilitated easy product retrieval and replenishment efforts.
Lead Merchandiser
Lowes Home Improvment
Dubuque, IA
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Merchandiser
Lowes Home Improvment
Dubuque, IA
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Front End Customer Service Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Dubuque, IA
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Greeted and verified members and guests upon entry to optimize security.
- Created and maintained pleasant and calming environment to deliver excellent experience for members and guests.
- Kept abreast of in-house and area functions to answer questions and concerns in-person and on telephone.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WIMaster of Science - Game Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL02-2014
Bachelor of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12-2012
Skills
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional planning
- Merchandise presentation
- Visual merchandising
- Brand presentations
- Consumer behavior analysis
- Complaint resolution
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
Timeline
Merchandise Inventory Supervisor
Staples
01.2026 - 04.2026
Lead Merchandiser
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2023 - 01.2026
Merchandiser
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2020 - 03.2023
Front End Customer Service Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Master of Science - Game Design
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University