Gurnie Bates
Melrose Park,IL
Summary
Dynamic merchandiser with a proven track record at Frito Lay, excelling in stock replenishment and vendor relations. Recognized for enhancing store aesthetics and driving sales through effective visual displays and pricing strategies. Reliable and outgoing, I trained new team members in best practices, ensuring a cohesive and efficient merchandising approach.
Experienced with inventory management, visual merchandising, and sales strategies to optimize product placement and customer engagement. Utilizes collaborative techniques to ensure cohesive team efforts and store success. Track record of effectively analyzing market trends and customer preferences to drive sales growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Frito Lay
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Merchandiser
Aunt Millies
11.1999 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saginaw High School
Saginaw MISkills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Stock replenishment
- Vendor relations
- Trend identification
Timeline
Merchandiser
Frito Lay
07.2023 - 04.2025
Merchandiser
Aunt Millies
11.1999 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Saginaw High School
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