Ashley McDermott
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.
Adept at stocking and arranging merchandise in high-volume grocery establishments. Positive and outgoing team professional with team-player mentality.
Diligent professional with superior work ethic, friendly demeanor and several years of experience. Customer-focused employee with commitment to quality assurance. Background includes receiving, inspecting and logging products and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Merchandising Associate
MPG
Lakehurst, New Jersey
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in organizing merchandise displays and maintaining visual standards.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and ensure product availability.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor and storage areas.
- Participated in merchandising meetings to understand promotional strategies and goals.
- Monitored product expiration dates to ensure freshness and compliance with standards.
- Organized product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
- Created innovative visual display solutions for promotional events.
- Developed effective merchandising plans to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
Brock, Nj
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately.
- Managed inventory levels using tracking software for accurate stock information.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure product accuracy and integrity.
- Communicated discrepancies in inventory to supervisors for timely resolution.
Education
Toms River High School North
Toms River, NJSkills
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Product display design
- Point-of-sale operation
Timeline
Merchandising Associate
MPG
08.2023 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
Toms River High School North