Deja Farrington
Summary
Familiar with operating forklifts, hand trucks and cardboard balers. Adept at learning a wide range of positions and completing tasks without question or input. Offering 5 years of inventory management experience. Enthusiastic worker, willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiver
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
04.2022 - Current
- Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, enhancing workflow and productivity.
- Ensured timely processing of incoming shipments to minimize stock shortages and improve customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless integration of received goods into various operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents during unloading and storage processes.
- Trained new employees on receiving procedures, improving overall team performance.
Merchandising Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
- Boosted sales through effective cross-merchandising techniques and strategies.
- Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
- Collaborated with store team to execute promotional events and seasonal displays, driving sales growth.
- Analyzed sales trends to make data-driven decisions on product placement and promotions.
- Trained new merchandising associates on company standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Supported operational efficiency with routine maintenance of fixtures, signage, and lighting systems within the store environment.
- Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.
- Certified on all power equipment.
Cashier
Ingles Supermarket
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC12.2022
High School Diploma -
South Iredell High School
Statesville, NC06.2016
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Inventory Auditing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Restocking
- Forklift
Timeline
Receiver
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
04.2022 - Current
Merchandising Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2017 - 04.2022
Cashier
Ingles Supermarket
10.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
High School Diploma -
South Iredell High School