Gary Abernathy
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Merchandising Professional with expertise in Visual Merchandising and Inventory Management at Sam's Club. Proven ability to enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement through innovative display techniques. Skilled Team Leader with a focus on Training and Process Improvement, fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Associate
Sam's Club
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured optimal product availability through efficient inventory management practices.
- Enhanced customer engagement by supporting impactful visual merchandising initiatives.
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to improve overall customer experience.
- Optimized merchandise flow by actively participating in stock replenishment activities.
- Collaborated with team to create engaging promotional setups and seasonal displays.
- Increased product visibility with creative, eye-catching merchandise displays.
Pickup and Delivery Team Lead
Sam's Club
03.2022 - Current
- Led curbside team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance pickup and delivery efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all pickup and delivery operations.
- Coordinated logistics and inventory management for optimal stock levels.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Pickup and Delivery Team Lead
Walmart
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Led curbside team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance pickup and delivery efficiency.
- Developed training materials to streamline onboarding process for staff.
- Collaborated with management to refine pickup and delivery strategies and workflows.
- Achieved timely pickups and deliveries with careful monitoring of team performance and accurate scheduling adjustments.
Store Associate
Walmart
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and ensured a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance store presentation and accessibility.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions accurately, and handled cash management duties.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels efficiently.
Education
GED -
Roseville Adult School
Roseville, CASkills
- Merchandise planning
- Brand awareness
- Reliable and punctual
- Markdown procedures
- Maintaining stock levels
- Friendly and outgoing
- Store maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Active listener
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Pricing and signage updates
- Stock replenishment
- Visual merchandising
- Display signage
- Visual display installations
Timeline
Merchandising Associate
Sam's Club
09.2023 - Current
Pickup and Delivery Team Lead
Sam's Club
03.2022 - Current
Pickup and Delivery Team Lead
Walmart
11.2019 - 03.2022
Store Associate
Walmart
10.2013 - 11.2019
GED -
Roseville Adult School