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Ashley Cruz

Statesboro,GA

Summary

Resourceful Merchandiser works effectively and productively within negotiated time frames. Adept at remaining focused on projects from beginning to completion, while paying close attention to detail. Committed to staying current on market trends and consumer interests. Collaborates with manufacturers to create best product plans and boost sales revenue. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Merchandiser

Parker's Kitchen
Statesboro, GA
08.2021 - Current
  • Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Followed planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute initiatives, driving brand alignment.
  • Conducted training sessions for retail staff regarding new products or services.
  • Executed setting up new stores in Georgia and South Carolina for all marketing needs.

Reset Specialist

PepsiCo
Metter, GA
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed detailed planograms to maximize product visibility, flow, and sales.
  • Adjusted shelves, bins, racks, and temporary displays to match provided plans.
  • Collaborated with store personnel on projects such as inventory control, stocking shelves, and display installation.
  • Built and installed fixtures to match schematic designs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed including time sheets, invoices, customer feedback forms.
  • Assisted in the development of creative displays to promote products.
  • Ensured that all products were properly priced and labeled correctly in accordance with company standards.

Reset Developer

Coca-Cola
Savannah, GA
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Serviced all areas between Dublin, Georgia and Kingsland, Georgia.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Planned commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.

Sales Representative

PepsiCo
Savannah, GA
06.2015 - 02.2019
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.

Shift Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
Vidalia, GA
12.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
  • Inspected work areas regularly for cleanliness and organization standards.
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Skills

  • Product Merchandising
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Market Analysis

Accomplishments

  • In 2017, I was awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award at Pepsico for 3 quarters consecutively for highly rated surveys for both customers and team members and efficiency in my role.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing Merchandiser

Parker's Kitchen
08.2021 - Current

Reset Specialist

PepsiCo
05.2020 - 08.2021

Reset Developer

Coca-Cola
02.2019 - 05.2020

Sales Representative

PepsiCo
06.2015 - 02.2019

Shift Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
12.2013 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Valdosta State University

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