Darriel Smith
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven young adult with years of experience with merchandising! I have 3+ years of experience in merchandising plant products in several stores such as Home Depot and Lowes. Adept in working as a productive team member to meet the needs of customers and to push a company to succeed.
Effective at working in fast-paced environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task.
However, always up for a challenge and am a versatile team member ready for any job. Always willing to be trained and open to learning about a different field other than merchandising. To know is to know that you know nothing so there are always new skills and jobs to gain experience from.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser
Bell Nursery
10.2022 - Current
- As a merchandiser, I help with the setup of the store, merchandise plants for customers, help customers find the right plants, and answer any questions that may have
- I also take care of the plants by watering, culling, pulling weeds, and even getting rid of dead products.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Merchandise Team Lead
Plant Partners - Metrolina Greenhouses
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Team Lead merchandiser who performed safety walks per company standards and surfaces potential safety hazards, assisted in the setup of live goods retail displays and execution of corporate programs, assisted with recruiting, training, and retention of seasonal staff, executed daily operational tasks, working with all merchandisers in stores, uses company provided smartphone technology to record work, read emails, to provide necessary information, etc.
Hostess
The Bethwood
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Relayed guest comments or suggestions to manager on duty for further action.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- I also guided customers to their correct events, helped with coat check, served food when needed, and helped customers with anything they needed.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ01.2024
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools
Wayne, NJ01.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Easily Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Visual Merchandising
- Organization
- Reliable
Accomplishments
Honors List - 2019 to 2023 - An overall grade point average of 3.5 for the semesters.
Epsilon Omega Sigma Honor Society - Maintained a GPA of 3.7 throughout my semesters and remained on the honors list throughout my semesters.
Certification
- Dispatch
- CPR (CPR)
Honors Awards
- Honors List - Fairleigh Dickinson University, 06/01/23
- Academic Honors - Fairleigh Dickinson University, 01/01/19
- Epsilon Omega Sigma Honor Society, 04/01/21
Timeline
Merchandiser
Bell Nursery
10.2022 - Current
Merchandise Team Lead
Plant Partners - Metrolina Greenhouses
03.2021 - 06.2023
Hostess
The Bethwood
03.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools
- Dispatch
- CPR (CPR)
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