Drake Shumard
Dallas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Self taught programmer with experience writing code in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and React.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Merchandiser Lead
Tom Thumb Grocery Store
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely deliveries.
- Effectively balanced competing priorities in a fast-paced retail setting while maintaining a focus on achieving sales objectives.
- Managed markdowns efficiently by tracking sell-through rates closely and adjusting prices accordingly to maintain profit margins.
- Adapted quickly to evolving market trends and emerging customer preferences, ensuring the store''s relevance within its target demographic.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with locating items or answering questions as needed during late hours.
- Assisted with loss prevention efforts by reporting suspicious activity to store security personnel when necessary.
Vending Route Supervisor
Refreshing Texas
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in employee hiring, training, and retention efforts, contributing to a stable workforce with low turnover rates.
- Established clear expectations about punctuality and professionalism within the team, leading to an increase in on-time deliveries without compromising quality standards.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning among team members by providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities related to route supervision best practices.
- Achieved timely deliveries through effective management of driver schedules and load assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased business opportunities and referrals.
- Maintained detailed records of routes, mileage logs, fuel consumption data, customer service issues, and other relevant information for analysis purposes.
Custodian
Central Valley High School
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
Merchandiser
Swire Coca-Cola
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
Education
Accounting And Finance Program - Accounting
08.2025
High School Diploma -
06.2019
Skills
- Store layout planning
- Shelf Stocking
- Labeling products
- Warehouse Operations
- Accounting and Finance
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Problem-Solving
- Web application development
- Front-end Frameworks
- Javascript
- HTML
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- JS Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue
- API Design and Development
- Self-taught programmer
Timeline
Night Merchandiser Lead - Tom Thumb Grocery Store
11.2023 - Current
Vending Route Supervisor - Refreshing Texas
09.2022 - 09.2023
Custodian - Central Valley High School
09.2021 - 07.2022
Merchandiser - Swire Coca-Cola
08.2019 - 08.2021
Highline College - Accounting And Finance Program , Accounting
Todd Beamer High School - High School Diploma,