Donald Hull
Sales and Merchandising
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Experienced Owner with over 23 years of experience in Retail Merchandising and Sales. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Aggressively growing the business without sacrificing morals to obtain sale goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Hometown Comics & Games Inc.
Greenfield, IN
06.2009 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Founded and managed pop culture business, growing sales revenue to over 1 million.
Certified Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics
Shelbyville, IN
12.1999 - 10.2013
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best product availability.
- Performed forklift safely in congested and confined areas using 15 years accumulated experience and efficiency.
- Established greater cohesion and cooperation with associates to optimize productivity.
Assistant Grocery Department Manager
Cub Foods
Indianapolis, IN
06.1992 - 12.1999
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized scheduling.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Reviewed inventory levels daily basis's and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained vigilance on department employees and customers to assess theft risks to maintain and/or reduce loss prevention goals.
- Boosted sales rates by monitoring product trends and locating requested items in inventory system for acquisition.
- Grew business by increasing overall revenue 30% with additional revenue streams.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents for historical perspective.
Education
GED -
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis, IN06.1998
Skills
- Executive Field Leadership
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Remodels and New Construction
- Inventory Optimization
- Vendor Negotiations
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Revenue Growth Strategies
- Project Forecasting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trade Show Events
Timeline
Founder
Hometown Comics & Games Inc.
06.2009 - Current
Certified Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics
12.1999 - 10.2013
Assistant Grocery Department Manager
Cub Foods
06.1992 - 12.1999
GED -
Arsenal Technical High School