Carlos Monge
Hustontown,TX
Summary
Accomplished merchandiser with expertise in merchandise planning, visual merchandising, and inventory management. Proven ability to optimize operations and enhance product visibility through effective collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Spring, TX
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in product placement and inventory management to optimize shelf space.
- Conducted regular stock checks to ensure accurate inventory levels and minimize shortages.
- Collaborated with sales teams to execute promotional displays and drive product visibility.
- Monitored competitor pricing and merchandising strategies to identify improvement opportunities.
Kitchen Manager
Ten Zen
Woodforest
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock usage and reducing waste effectively.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance kitchen efficiency.
Executive Sous Chef
Bluejack National
Montgomery, TX
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation standards.
- Developed seasonal menus incorporating local ingredients while maintaining culinary excellence.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, enhancing team performance and skill levels.
- Collaborated with front-of-house management to optimize service flow and guest satisfaction.
Laboratory Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
Inwood, WV
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted routine quality control tests to ensure product integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers and centrifuges, to analyze samples effectively.
- Developed and optimized laboratory protocols, improving efficiency in sample processing and analysis.
- Mentored junior technicians on laboratory best practices and safety procedures, enhancing team performance.
Education
Gastronomy - Art of Gastronomy
School of Gastronomy
Ecuador 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Science
Novus
Ecuador 04.2016
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Active listener
- Merchandise planning
- Visual merchandising
- Sales techniques
- Vendor relations
- Retail sales professional
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
01.2025 - 12.2025
Kitchen Manager
Ten Zen
03.2023 - 11.2024
Executive Sous Chef
Bluejack National
05.2022 - 01.2023
Laboratory Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
07.2019 - 03.2022
Gastronomy - Art of Gastronomy
School of Gastronomy
Bachelor of Science - Science
Novus