Darik Whitehill
Summary
Detail-focused retail merchandising professional with experience in leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to maximize profits and customer satisfaction. Skilled at creating product displays and managing inventory for optimum product placement and sales. Skillful Retail Merchandiser accomplished in product assembly, material handling and display design. Works well independently and as part of dynamic teams. Skilled at collaborating with fashion designers on product placement, store displays and marketing material for new clothing launches and promotions. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Driveline Retail
03.2021 - Current
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
Assistant Manager
Fastrip Gas Station
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Dietary Cook
Checotah Nursing Center
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School
Neosho, MO05.2010
Skills
- Seasonal Campaigns
- Retail Objectives
- Planogram Execution
- Retail Sales
- Cash Register Operations
Timeline
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Driveline Retail
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Fastrip Gas Station
04.2018 - 03.2020
Dietary Cook
Checotah Nursing Center
08.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School