Clarence Rapides
Ogden,UT
Summary
Results-driven Merchandiser with more than 20 years of experience logged in retail industry. Successful attainment of sales goals by tracking, ordering and supplying high-quality merchandise to fit both in-store and customer needs. Creative merchandising approaches that specialize in home improvement product placement and marketing material promotion. Extensive knowledge of technological advances and trends.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Track and Field Coach
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UT
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Organized track meets, competitions, and special events.
- Provided instruction on proper technique in sprinting, hurdling, long jump, high jump, pole vaulting and throwing events.
- Scheduled regular meetings with the athletic director to discuss strategic planning initiatives related to the Track and Field program.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during practices and competitions.
- Developed strategies to help motivate athletes before competitions.
- Monitored student-athletes academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Analyzed data from past performances to create training plans that would maximize an athlete's potential.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress within the program.
- Maintained detailed records of each athlete's progress throughout the season.
- Conducted individual workouts with athletes to improve their overall performance levels.
- Developed and implemented strength and conditioning program for athletes.
- Coordinated team travel arrangements for away events.
- Supervised assistant coaches during practice sessions and at competitions.
Merchandising Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
Clinton, UT
03.2015 - 12.2021
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
- Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Tracked store inventory and oversaw ordering processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA06.1975
Broadcast Journalism
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.1974
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Sales Reporting
- Creating Pricing Models
- Planogram Interpretation
- Inventory Tracking
- Managing Overflow Merchandise
- In-Store Support
- Store Maintenance
- Visual Merchandising
- Pricing and Signage Updates
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Supervisor after only 7 months of employment.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed relationships with 100's new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 5%.
- Developed a winning track program within 2 years
- Developed and coached 10 Utah State Champs in track
- 2 girls State Champion
- 1 girls 400m State Record
- 1 boys runner up in the State high jump
- 4 times 3rd place finishes in boys 4x400 relay
- 2 times 3rd place finishes in girls 4x400 relay
- 2 times runner up girls 200M at State
- 1 runner up at the Utah State Meet 400M boys
- 1 3rd place finish at the Utah State Meet 400M boys
Track & Field coaching
- Certified NFHS coach on NCAA Eligibility
- Certified NFHS coach level 1 and 2
- Certified NCACE/USA Football coach
- Turned a loosing track program into winners in 5 years
- Developed 2 State champions
- Also coached Youth Basketball in California and Utah
Timeline
Head Track and Field Coach
Clearfield High School
01.2018 - 06.2022
Merchandising Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
03.2015 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Los Medanos College
Broadcast Journalism
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Oregon State University
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