Colby Duckett
Cullman
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in sales analysis and team leadership. Known for optimizing inventory management and enhancing customer service, contributing to significant sales growth and improved operational performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Merchandiser
Alabama Crown
Alabaster, AL
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Trained new hires on product knowledge, merchandising standards, and customer engagement techniques.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize inventory placement across retail locations.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional displays that increased customer traffic and engagement.
Store Manager
Cabin Fever Beverages
Cullman, Alabama
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Proficient in orders, multiple software programs. Maintaining cleanliness and timeliness, counting deposits each day. Checking trucks and deliveries in. Filing Invoices and analyzing sales reports.
- Managed daily operations of beverage store, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source quality products and negotiate pricing terms.
Team Lead/ Operations
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Huntsville, Texas
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Proficient in sales of credit resulting in top sales of the district. Sufficient in leading/directing front end associates. Knowledgeable in analyzing sales and credit reports, change orders, and management skills. Responsible for fronting each department/printing planograms, analyzing NASA reports and department sales.
Server
Logan's Roadhouse
Cullman, Alabama
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Served at Cullman location starting in 2019 and leaving in 2021. Served at Decatur, AL location starting in 2023 and ending in 2024.
- Outstanding customer service resulting in 2019 Best Server of the Year- Best of the Best Cullman Times. Knowledgeable in a variety of software programs and excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
- Experienced in training staff and new team members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, ALHigh School Diploma -
Vinemont High School
Cullman, AL05-2018
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Inventory management
- Sales analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial reporting
- Staff training
- Customer relationship management
- Management of incoming and outgoing merchandise transfers
- Promotional planning
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listener
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Stock rotation
- POS systems
- Merchandise planning
- Sales techniques
- Vendor relations
- Retail sales professional
- Trend identification
- Merchandising trends
- Display signage
- Visual display installations
Accomplishments
- Promotion to Manage Cabin Fever Beverages
- Awarded Best Server of 2019- Cullman Times
- Team Lead/Operations promotion- Top Sales of the district.
Timeline
Sales Merchandiser
Alabama Crown
09.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Cabin Fever Beverages
05.2024 - 09.2025
Team Lead/ Operations
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2022 - 11.2023
Server
Logan's Roadhouse
02.2019 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Vinemont High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Wallace State Community College
Sam Houston State University