Brian J. Lawrence
East Berlin,PA
Summary
Effective Visual Merchandiser with expertise in overstock management, and retail sales campaigns. Contributes to the team work ethic and commitment to quality. Known for customer-focused initiatives and knowledgeable about modern merchandising.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Service Team
Lowes Home Improvement
Hanover, PA
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Assembly of display merchandise as needed.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Forklift Operator, Packer
Leonhardt Manufacturing Inc.
Hanover, PA
11.2011 - 01.2020
- Product packing, inventory, and quality control.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Trained new staff and provided mentorship.
- Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement
Carlisle, PA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for customer service and sales, quotes, and contract writing.
- Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Use of stand-up forklift for product restocking.
- Inventory, computer entry, and training of new staff.
Flooring Installer
C.F. Zeigler Sons Inc
Hanover, PA
01.1979 - 01.2000
- Floor installation and repair.
- Removed existing flooring to prepare surfaces for replacement ceramic tile, wood, laminates, and carpet.
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Working knowledge of hand and mechanical tools.
- Crew leader and new personnel mentor.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns
Education
High school diploma -
Delone Catholic High School
06.1979
Skills
- Product Quality Determination
- Visual Displays
- Special Assignments
- Service team support
- Hand tool use
- PPE Compliance
- Materials handling
- Safety standards and protocols
- Packing and scanning
- Inventory staging
Timeline
Merchandising Service Team
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2020 - 06.2022
Forklift Operator, Packer
Leonhardt Manufacturing Inc.
11.2011 - 01.2020
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2005 - 01.2008
Flooring Installer
C.F. Zeigler Sons Inc
01.1979 - 01.2000
High school diploma -
Delone Catholic High School
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