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David B. Thornton

David B. Thornton

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Adept at driving brand engagement through creative content curation at South Island Brand, I excel in leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and Google Analytics to enhance marketing strategies. Known for exceptional teamwork and a strong work ethic, I significantly contribute to creating compelling merchandising displays at Lowe's, prioritizing customer experience and safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Service Team

Lowe's
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2024 - Current

This team creates eye-catching product displays to ensure our merchandise is easy to locate. Their work helps our customers find what they need quickly and creates a better overall shopping experience. We also Complete merchandise resets and store maintenance projects, assist customers in locating or handling merchandise and Help maintain a clean and safe store.

  • Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
  • Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about services or products offered by the store.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards goals set by management.
  • Inspected machinery and components to troubleshoot operations.
  • Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
  • Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.

Social Media Manager

South Island Brand
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Curated content for planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement
  • Proposed creative ideas to engage followers with different content types and formats
  • Posted original content to client website, updating pages to align with current branding strategies
  • Produced content assets to activate strategies across web and social marketing channels
  • Developed GIFs, memes and other entertaining visual content to engage audiences and gain followers
  • Wrote and published blog pieces on regular schedule, according to Client branding and with good SEO practices
  • Coordinated with the marketing team to ensure social media strategies aligned with overall marketing and business objectives.
  • Created social media strategies to increase sales and brand awareness across multiple platforms.

Education

Associate degree -

Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
01.2021

Skills

  • Work Planning and Prioritizing
  • Google Analytics
  • Adobe Systems Software
  • Trend Monitoring
  • Merchandising Plan Development
  • Marketing Knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Design Visualization
  • Digital Video
  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro
  • Microsoft Suite Proficient
  • Image Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Payment Processing
  • Adobe Suite
  • Strong work ethic
  • Service recovery
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Performance monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment safety
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Pallet assembly
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material packaging
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Inventory reporting
  • Heavy lifting
  • Pulling and staging
  • Assembly and production
  • Manufacturing

References

  • Mike Rush, President and CEO, Rush Consulting, 609-351-2491
  • Kedus Kebe, Store Manager, Jets Pizza, 773-754-5293

Timeline

Merchandising Service Team

Lowe's
07.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager

South Island Brand
01.2019 - 12.2022

Associate degree -

Harry S Truman College
David B. Thornton