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Benjamin A. Farmer

Bristol,TN

Summary

Self-motivated professional with proven success in supply, ordering, leadership, clerical work and management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Abingdon, VA
08.2025 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring product availability and reducing stock discrepancies.
  • Assisted in training new sales associates on company policies and product knowledge.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for increasing sales performance.

Pepsi Company, Merchandiser

Pepsi
Johnson City
05.2016 - 08.2023
  • Manage supply and inventory for 20+ retail stores
  • Organize and set displays for retailers
  • Oversee ordering and backstock

Merchandiser

Coca, Company
Cola
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Set and organize Coke displays for retailers
  • Stock shelves in fast paced environment

Non Commission Officer of Depot Clothing

United States Marine Corp
Parris Island, South Carolina
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Ordering and purchasing of uniforms for Paris Island recruit depot
  • Manage alterations
  • Organize and manage inventory
  • Issue and assign equipment
  • Oversee and manage 20+ marines

Supply and Administration Supervisor

Camp Lejenue
Jacksonville, North Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Ordered all equipment for entire Marine Corps east coast and international
  • Oversee $30+ million in purchases a day
  • Manage stock levels of over 250,000 line items
  • Ranks:

NATO, Conduct
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Presidential Unit Citation 2010
  • Combat Meritorious Promotion 2010
  • Navy Achievement Medal 2015
  • Good

Private First Class

United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Two separate combat tours of operation enduring freedom at Camp Leather Neck in Afghanistan
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
05-2025

Graduate -

Sullivan Central High School
Blountville, TN
01-2007

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills

Timeline

Sales Associate

ABC Supply Co. Inc.
08.2025 - Current

Pepsi Company, Merchandiser

Pepsi
05.2016 - 08.2023

Merchandiser

Coca, Company
06.2015 - 05.2016

Non Commission Officer of Depot Clothing

United States Marine Corp
01.2012 - 01.2015

Supply and Administration Supervisor

Camp Lejenue
01.2009 - 01.2012

NATO, Conduct
01.2009 - 01.2010

Private First Class

United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Northeast State Community College

Graduate -

Sullivan Central High School