Brenda Penne
Canton, OH,OH
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in inventory management and visual merchandising. Proven ability to enhance product presentation and optimize workflow, leveraging critical thinking and quality control analysis to drive efficiency and elevate customer engagement. Licensed in operating various machinery, ensuring safety and compliance.
Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active.
Merchandising professional with strong background in retail environments, skilled in product placement, inventory management, and visual merchandising. Focused on team collaboration and achieving impactful results, known for adaptability and reliability. Adept at optimizing store layouts, ensuring product availability, and enhancing customer experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Production Worker
Diebold Nixdorf
07.2025 - Current
- Operated assembly line machinery, ensuring efficient production flow.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Adhered to safety protocols and guidelines during assembly processes.
Traveling Merchandising Associate
Quest Service Group
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Supported merchandising initiatives by organizing product displays for optimal customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze sales data and identify trends for merchandising strategies.
- Executed daily product audits, maintaining standards for quality and presentation across merchandise lines.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques to elevate store aesthetics and drive customer interest.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment by executing detailed planograms and adhering to established visual guidelines.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
Retail Merchandising Associate
Serv-U-Success
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional displays and seasonal setups.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock on the sales floor.
- Researched market trends to provide insights for effective merchandising strategies.
Inventory Coordinator
Meijers Store
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and minimizing discrepancies.
- Coordinated weekly cycle counts, maintaining accuracy in inventory records.
- Executed daily inventory audits, identifying and resolving variances promptly.
- Streamlined receiving processes, improving efficiency in merchandise handling.
- Trained new staff on inventory control practices, promoting adherence to protocols.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock movements and trends accurately.
- Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and resolving issues promptly.
Housekeeper
QCS Cleaning
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed daily cleaning tasks, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Organized and maintained inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Assisted in training new staff on cleaning protocols and safety procedures.
- Cleaning Medical offices, supply and clean clinical rooms and bathrooms.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
2017 - 2017
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and organization.
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and customer service protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and improve performance.
- POS cashier and Returns
Recovery Associate
Sams Club
2012 - 2013
- Led recovery efforts to maintain merchandise organization and presentation standards.
- Trained new associates on recovery procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize inventory management processes.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with store policies and procedures.
- kept all aisle straight and clear
Millwork Specialist
Home Depot
2006 - 2009
- Designed and constructed custom millwork solutions to meet client specifications.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure project alignment and quality assurance.
- Utilized CAD software for precise drafting and modeling of millwork components.
- Managed inventory levels of materials, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Was Licensed in order picker, Large and small tow motor and reach truck
Education
Associate of Science - Medica Assistant
National Institute of Technology
Cuyahoga Falls, OHSkills
- Quality control analysis
- Critical thinking
- Blueprint reading
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Visual merchandising
- Time management
- Power tool usage
- Material handling
- Basic machine operation
- Inventory management
- Specialty orders
- Former licensed machine operator
- OSHA
- Pallet loading
Timeline
Assembly Line Production Worker
Diebold Nixdorf
07.2025 - Current
Traveling Merchandising Associate
Quest Service Group
09.2024 - 05.2025
Retail Merchandising Associate
Serv-U-Success
07.2023 - 01.2024
Inventory Coordinator
Meijers Store
12.2021 - 07.2023
Housekeeper
QCS Cleaning
09.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
2017 - 2017
Recovery Associate
Sams Club
2012 - 2013
Millwork Specialist
Home Depot
2006 - 2009
Associate of Science - Medica Assistant
National Institute of Technology
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