J Jenkins
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Innovative Retail Sales Merchandiser with [Number] years of experience building displays, executing promotions and developing seasonal plans. Strategic thinker and proactive problem solver possessing first-rate organizational, communication and recordkeeping abilities. Well-versed in planning, assembling and stocking product displays and negotiating with retail merchants to improve product exposure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandiser
Signature Retail Services
Fredericksburg, VA
2023.06 - Current
- Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
- Conducted regular audits of store inventories and restocked shelves as needed.
- Communicated and coordinated execution of planograms with store management.
- Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
Promotional Representative
CMT Agency
Fredericksburg, VA
2019.11 - Current
- Developed promotional strategies to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Interacted with customers face-to-face to explain products and services offered by the company.
Department Manager
Safeway
Alexandria, VA
2014.04 - 2019.03
- Meeting quarterly sales goals
- Inventing creative displays throughout the store
- Direct Customer service, maintaining premium visual standards of products in gourmet food and wine departments
- Ordering specialty products, processing orders , maintaining budget.
Employment Specialist
RGI
Fredericksburg, VA
2007.03 - 2008.08
- Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine client's eligibility for employment programs.
- Created and maintained accurate records of client progress towards goals in a timely manner.
Residential Coordinator
CHOICE, Inc
King George, VA
2004.02 - 2007.01
- Worked closely with case managers to support and reinforce client's service plan, maintained ongoing communication on client progress and accompanied clients to key appointments.
- Coordinated events for the purpose of providing socialization opportunities for residents.
- Served as a liaison between families and guardians and agency staff ensuring proper communication among all parties involved.
- Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how to appropriately interact with residents.
- Provided direct supervision and support for staff members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School
Fredericksburg, VA1994-06
Skills
- Order Fulfillment
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Product Displays
- Vendor Relations
- Product Pricing
- Relationship Building
- Product Signage and Labeling
- Staff Training
- Payment Processing
- Product Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Sales
- Customer service
- Office Administration
- Visual Merchandising
- Product Merchandising
- Retail Management
- Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
Signature Retail Services
2023.06 - Current
Promotional Representative
CMT Agency
2019.11 - Current
Department Manager
Safeway
2014.04 - 2019.03
Employment Specialist
RGI
2007.03 - 2008.08
Residential Coordinator
CHOICE, Inc
2004.02 - 2007.01
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School