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Chris Dodd

Greenwood,IN

Summary

Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Merchandiser Lead

Scotts Miracle-Gro
Indianapolis, IN
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase brand presence in the marketplace.
  • Maintained relationships with key personnel of major accounts to ensure product availability and visibility.
  • Researched and identified new sales opportunities, markets, and products.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for product placement in stores.
  • Developed store-specific plans that increased overall sales performance by 20%.
  • Monitored competitor activity to identify potential threats or opportunities in the marketplace.
  • Managed inventory levels across multiple stores ensuring appropriate stock levels at all times.
  • Assisted buyers in selecting merchandise assortments that met their needs while maximizing profits.

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Landco Property Management
Shelbyville, IN
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Inspected, tested, and completed minor repairs on building electrical and plumbing systems
  • Applied critical thinking in inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing equipment
  • Managed day-to-day work for maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical, piping, and structural systems
  • Implemented root cause analysis to identify maintenance and repair issues
  • Responded to emergency calls by being on-call 24/7 and assembling emergency work crews

Home energy assessor

Aerotek
Greenwood, IN
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Help save customers on their energy bills
  • Working a building science principle certification

Laborer

Tradesmen International
Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • I've done a bunch of various jobs from Painting, siding, trim, building storage and retrieval systems in factories all over Indiana

Receiving Manager

Sears Appliance and Hardware Store
Avon, IN
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter

Project manager

HMV Construction
Martinsville, IN
01.2010 - 05.2016
  • Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
  • Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment
  • Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials
  • Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air
  • Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools
  • Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes
  • Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
  • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Vincennes, IN
05.2016

Skills

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Service Orientation
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Performance Tracking
  • Brand Awareness
  • Visual Merchandising
  • POS
  • Stock replenishment
  • Pricing and Signage Updates
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Floor set design

Timeline

Sales Merchandiser Lead

Scotts Miracle-Gro
03.2023 - Current

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Landco Property Management
08.2020 - 03.2023

Home energy assessor

Aerotek
02.2020 - 03.2020

Laborer

Tradesmen International
10.2018 - 02.2020

Receiving Manager

Sears Appliance and Hardware Store
05.2016 - 03.2018

Project manager

HMV Construction
01.2010 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School

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