Dennis Dowdy
merchandiser
Redmond,OR
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience at Lowes Home Improvement Stores, specializing in merchandising. Excelled in enhancing product visibility and customer experience through innovative displays and efficient stock management. Demonstrated forklift safety and operation, alongside strong time management and team collaboration skills. Proven track record of improving store performance and client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a results-focused approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
01.2021 - Current
- Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by regularly rotating merchandise according to seasonal demands or customer preferences.
- Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
- Monitored inventory changes and ordered replenishments for stock to support customer demand.
- Supported operational efficiency with routine maintenance of fixtures, signage, and lighting systems within the store environment.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Increased overall store performance with consistent attention to detail in visual merchandising efforts.
Demolition Worker
RCC
03.2010 - 01.2021
- Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety.
- Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work.
- Conducted post-demolition site assessments, ensuring all required tasks were completed before moving onto subsequent projects.
- Used sledgehammers, drills and hydraulic tools for detail work prior to full demolition.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources and maintaining clear communication with supervisors.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and timely results.
- Maintained a clean worksite, ensuring the safe removal of debris and minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Education
GED -
Newburg
Newburg, OR10.1979
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Markdown procedures
- Product inventory counts
- Friendly and outgoing
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Stock replenishment
- Time Management
- Merchandising and Display
- Motivated Team Player
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Product Signage and Labeling
- Stocking
- Forklift safety and operation
Timeline
Merchandising Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
01.2021 - Current
Demolition Worker
RCC
03.2010 - 01.2021
GED -
Newburg