Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Additional Experience

Edwin Alvarez

Dollar General
San Jacinto,CA
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Reliable and hardworking merchandising professional with experience in retail operations, inventory management, product stocking, and customer service. Over two years of experience maintaining organized sales floors, building product displays, and ensuring shelves remain fully stocked. Previous route merchandising experience with Frito-Lay and leadership experience as a Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder at Dollar General. Bilingual, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service while meeting company merchandising standards.

Work History

Lead Sales Associate / Key Holder

2 Years 7 Months
Dollar General | 01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained fully stocked shelves, organizing and presenting merchandise to enhance customer experience and sales potential.
  • Built and maintained promotional displays, increasing product visibility and driving sales growth.
  • Assist with inventory management, receiving shipments, and stocking merchandise efficiently.
  • Maintain fully stocked shelves while ensuring merchandise is organized and presented according to company standards.
  • Build and maintain promotional displays to increase product visibility and sales.
  • Collaborated with management to prioritize merchandising projects, ensuring a clean and organized sales floor that supports customer engagement.
  • Trained new employees on stocking procedures, customer service, and store operations.

Route Merchandiser

5 Months
Frito-Lay | 10.2025 - 03.2026
  • Serviced multiple retail accounts by efficiently stocking, rotating, and merchandising products to enhance product availability.
  • Built attractive product displays that increased product visibility and sales.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels to minimize out-of-stock situations and ensure product availability.
  • Adhered to route schedules while meeting merchandising deadlines, ensuring timely product placement and visibility.
  • Developed positive working relationships with store managers and retail staff.
  • Ensured products were rotated properly to maintain freshness and company standards.

Education

High School Diploma

Tahquitz High School | Hemet, CA

Skills

Merchandising & Product Displays
Route Merchandising
Inventory Management
Product Rotation (FIFO)
Stock Replenishment
Store Resets & Planograms
Customer Service
Store manager relations
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Time Management
Problem Solving
Communication
Merchandise Handling
Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Certification

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Able to lift, carry, and move products weighing 50 pounds or more
  • Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules
  • Reliable transportation

Timeline

Route Merchandiser

Frito-Lay
10.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Lead Sales Associate / Key Holder

Dollar General
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Tahquitz High School

High School Diploma
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Additional Experience

  • Chocolate Sales Representative (Seasonal)
  • Promoted and sold chocolate products at events and vineyards.
  • Assisted customers with product recommendations.
  • Maintained attractive product displays and inventory throughout events.
Edwin Alvarez