Conner James
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional with extensive experience across various trades, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to excel in personal communication and physical labor, ensuring all tasks meet and exceed expectations. Known for loyalty and commitment, with established tenures in multiple organizations. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute effectively to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Swing Sales Representative
Shanker Beverage
Lansing, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated relief efforts for a team of sales representatives to ensure seamless operations.
- Cultivated and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance account satisfaction.
- Orchestrated planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw management of a diverse portfolio of beverages across multiple accounts utilizing advanced selling tools and software.
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper
Grand Ledge, MI
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed daily stocking operations across various accounts to maintain product availability.
- Maintained organized and fully stocked shelves with soda and non-carb products.
- Oversaw construction and maintenance of displays, focusing on endcaps and center aisles, to optimize customer engagement.
- Coordinated organization and maintenance of backstock products to enhance operational efficiency.
Sales Consultant
Breakthru Beverage
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed inventory and portfolio to optimize route efficiency and service delivery.
- Cultivated and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance account satisfaction.
- Orchestrated planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw management of a diverse portfolio of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages across multiple accounts utilizing advanced selling tools and software.
Off Premise Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily stocking services for multiple accounts to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Maintained organized and fully stocked shelves for beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Designed and managed product displays, including endcaps and center aisles, to enhance visual merchandising.
- Directed and optimized backstock inventory management processes.
AMIT/Relief Representative
Imperial Beverage
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated relief efforts for a team of sales representatives to ensure seamless operations.
- Cultivated and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance account satisfaction.
- Orchestrated planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw management of a diverse portfolio of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages across multiple accounts utilizing advanced selling tools and software.
Merchandiser
Imperial Beverage
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed daily stocking services for multiple accounts to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Maintained organized and fully stocked shelves for beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Designed and managed product displays, including endcaps and center aisles, to enhance visual merchandising.
- Oversaw and structured backstock inventory management processes.
Kitchen Crew Member
Culver's
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Management of all kitchen stations
- Management of the kitchen as a whole and all orders going out
- Management of fryers and all of there components
- Cleaning such as dishes, sweeping and mopping floors
Education
Music Theory & Composition
Jackson College
Jackson, MIHigh School Diploma - undefined
Northwest High School
Jackson, MI01-2014
Skills
- Knowledge of inventory systems
- Experienced in sustained physical labor
- Intermediate computer proficiency
- Knowledge of alcohol types and properties
- Proficient in enhancing beverage product presentation
- Over 9 years in the beverage industry
Timeline
Swing Sales Representative
Shanker Beverage
10.2025 - Current
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper
06.2025 - 09.2025
Sales Consultant
Breakthru Beverage
01.2022 - 05.2025
Off Premise Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
09.2021 - 01.2022
AMIT/Relief Representative
Imperial Beverage
11.2019 - 07.2021
Merchandiser
Imperial Beverage
12.2017 - 11.2019
Kitchen Crew Member
Culver's
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Northwest High School
Music Theory & Composition
Jackson College