Gary Adkins
Elkton,MD
Summary
Proven bulk merchandiser with a strong focus on product optimization and customer service. Skilled in training staff and enhancing store displays to drive sales and improve customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Hanover, MD
03.2003 - Current
- Wrote sales orders and managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and prevent stockouts.
- Collaborated with sales teams to optimize product placement and enhance customer visibility.
- Built displays and stocked shelves according to company standards and planograms.
- Trained new staff on effective merchandising techniques and operational procedures.
- Performed and assisted with reset team to reset aisles, cold vaults, and other points of interruption.
- Maintained communication with supervisors, coworkers as well as points of contact at each account.
- Familiarity with electronic devices such as tablets and cell phones and software installed on those devices.
- Met customer service expectations through communication, problem resolution and follow-up with management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by assisting with inquiries, providing product recommendations, and promptly addressing concerns.
- Rotated products and removed defective and out-of-date products.
- Established productive relationships with store personnel, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that facilitated smooth merchandising operations.
- Merchandised cases from back room to sales floor, filling display units or shelves with products.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations.
- Promoted brand loyalty among local consumers through friendly interactions during in-store visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
New Castle, DESkills
- Product rotation
- Space optimization
- Product merchandising
- Shelf layout
- Visual displays
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Electric and manual power jacks and forklifts (Coca-Cola Enterprises, 2004)
Timeline
Bulk Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
03.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University