Brian Crouse
Warren,IN
Summary
Highly skilled merchandiser, with attention to detail. Proven track record in product promotion, visual merchandising, and inventory management. Possess a great understanding of market trends and consumer behavior, ensuring optimal product placement for increased sales. Known for the ability to manage several departments and develop effective relationships with retail staff and management, while providing great customer service. Previous work experience resulted in improved store aesthetics and sales, along with elevated brand awareness through strategic merchandise display planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Merchandiser
Ocean State Job Lot
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 11.2024
- I worked at a home store, as well as traveled to neighboring stores.
- Assisted in a new store setup.
- Electric power jack certified.
- Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
- Unloaded trucks broke down onto carts.
- Kept work areas professional, organized and clean.
- Completed updates to signage, marketing materials and item price tags to reflect current promotions.
- Monitored stock levels within stores to ensure adequate supply of products at all times.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Conducted inventory of merchandise on shelves and in backroom storage areas.
- Put together eye-catching displays to attract potential customers and encourage questions.
- Constructed aisle displays and arranged end caps to promote specific products.
Grocery Manager
Weis Markets Inc
Red Lion, Pennsylvania
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Managed grocery, dairy, frozen, HBC, beer, and receiving.
- Manager on duty from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with vendors.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
- Maintained cleanliness of store by delegating tasks to the cleaning crew.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Electric power jack certified.
- Trained and certified new associates on using the electric power jack.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Organized and managed the breakdown of each delivery.
Education
GED -
Huntington North High School
Huntington, INSkills
- Stock rotation
- Shelf maintenance
- Brand awareness
- Product ordering
- Store layout
- Planogram implementation
- Reliable and punctual
- Clean work area
- Attention to detail
- Retail sales professional
- Customer service and assistance
- Training and mentoring
- Visual merchandising
- Opening and closing the store
- Manager on duty
- Great listener
Certification
- Electric power jack certified
Accomplishments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Merchandiser
Ocean State Job Lot
09.2023 - 11.2024
Grocery Manager
Weis Markets Inc
09.2014 - 08.2023
GED -
Huntington North High School