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Darren Nocetti Jr

Spring Valley

Summary

Retail Operations & Sales Leader with 7+ years of experience driving multimillion-dollar growth across high-volume retail and CPG environments. Skilled in merchandising, team leadership, digital retail innovation, and customer engagement strategy. Proven ability to boost sales, reduce shrink, and optimize operational efficiency with data-driven solutions. Currently advancing sales impact at Mondelez International while leveraging a B.S. in Business Administration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser/Order Writer

Mondelez International
06.2024 - Current
  • Manage Mondelez brand products by merchandising across key retail accounts, ensuring optimal shelf placement and availability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and buyers, driving promotional execution and incremental sales opportunities.
  • Track performance data to identify trends and optimize sales strategy, achieving measurable product visibility gains.
  • Secure secondary display placements that boost sales
  • Provide market insights from field operations to inform marketing campaigns and product launches.

Retail Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Directed operations of a $20M+ revenue store, streamlining staffing and inventory workflows to achieve a steady 10% monthly sales increase.
  • Improved online fulfillment score by 25% by redesigning order-routing processes and reducing cancellations by 30%.
  • Led and coached a 25+ team, deploying “Develop U” leadership initiatives that boosted retention by 15%.
  • Reduced shrink by $60K+ through predictive loss tracking, audits, and compliance monitoring.
  • Partnered with district leadership on digital checkout rollout and seasonal marketing campaigns, generating a 9% regional revenue uplift.

Operations Manager / Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Managed high-traffic daily operations, including scheduling, merchandising, and inventory restocks.
  • Enhanced shift efficiency by 12% through standardized handoff checklists and improved team communications.
  • Onboarded and trained 20+ employees, strengthening customer service excellence and compliance.
  • Oversaw peak-hour operations, resolving escalations and ensuring smooth customer flow.
  • Increased promotional conversion by 8% via strategic product placement and merchandising compliance.
  • Utilized Workday & Excel to align payroll and staffing with sales forecasts.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration & Management

San Diego State University
01.2025

A.A. - Business Administration & Management

San Diego Mesa College
01.2020

Skills

  • Retail Operations Management
  • Sales & Account Growth Strategy
  • Merchandising & Inventory Optimization
  • Team Training & Leadership Development
  • Shrink Reduction & Loss Prevention
  • Payroll & Workforce Planning (Workday, Excel)
  • Customer Experience & Fulfillment Improvement
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting

Languages

English

Timeline

Merchandiser/Order Writer

Mondelez International
06.2024 - Current

Retail Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 10.2024

Operations Manager / Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2021

A.A. - Business Administration & Management

San Diego Mesa College

B.S. - Business Administration & Management

San Diego State University