Eric Brandt
North Plains
Summary
Experienced, former business owner with extensive retail management experience. Current merchandiser, who takes pride in his work, and always tries to do the best job possible. Respected leader, to whom people respond well and enjoy working with. A reliable worker you can depend on.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
Wilsonville
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
Owner
The Party Spot
Aloha
01.2012 - 08.2023
- Ran the whole business including ordering, merchandising, cashiering, hiring/firing/training employees, budget financials, and more.
Store Manager
Party City
Hillsboro
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Customer Service Manager
Office Depot
Beaverton
07.1999 - 09.2008
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to customer service standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products, services, pricing structures, promotions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise and Sports Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Inventory management
- Product placement
- Sales analysis
- Customer service
- Team building
- Employee training
- Budget management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Vendor relations
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- POS systems
- Store maintenance
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Planogram design
- Merchandising trends
- Pricing and signage updates
- Retail buying
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Multitasking capacity
- Product knowledge
- Decision-making
- Leadership
Timeline
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
08.2023 - Current
Owner
The Party Spot
01.2012 - 08.2023
Store Manager
Party City
10.2008 - 11.2011
Customer Service Manager
Office Depot
07.1999 - 09.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise and Sports Science
Oregon State University
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