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Jacob Chamblee

rocky mount,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented merchandiser with strong customer service skills. Experienced in inventory management and visual merchandising. Committed to enhancing customer experiences through organized displays and effective promotional strategies. Dynamic retail professional with over four years of experience in inventory management and customer engagement. Demonstrated ability to implement promotional strategies and maintain organized displays, driving sales growth and improving customer satisfaction. Proactive merchandiser skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving. Successfully maintained inventory accuracy and optimized product displays, contributing to operational efficiency and a positive shopping experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchdiser

Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Clayton, NC
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in stocking shelves with merchandise to maintain organized displays.
  • Supported inventory management by scanning items for accurate stock levels.
  • Engaged customers by providing product information and answering inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of high-demand items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in sales areas to enhance customer experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently for smooth transactions with customers.
  • Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
  • Kept work areas professional, organized and clean.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss merchandising strategies and store updates.
  • Monitored product expiration dates and removed expired items from shelves promptly.

Cashier and Stocker

Dollar General Distribution Center
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
07.2018 - 01.2025
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at a busy retail location.
  • Managed cash register operations including cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Assisted in training new cashiers on procedures and customer interaction techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to ensure smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize checkout efficiency during peak hours.
  • Implemented promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and sales opportunities.
  • Monitored inventory levels at the register, communicating restock needs to management.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Frozen Food Manager

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
07.2016 - 01.2025
  • Managed inventory levels for frozen food products in a retail environment.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and provided cooking recommendations.
  • Coordinated stock rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of frozen food display areas.
  • Monitored temperature logs to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained new employees on frozen food handling procedures and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to maintain product availability and quality standards.
  • Processed customer transactions accurately at the point of sale terminal.
  • Managed frozen food stock and inventory, made sure food products remained on hand for customers, rotated product in cases and coordinated receipt of new product shipments.
  • Resolved problems with customers involving sales, satisfaction with service, product or personnel and relentlessly pursued strong and lasting relationships with customers.
  • Maintained freezer cases in top operating condition, arranged for repairs and upgrades and drove meticulously clean and well-organized department for appealing shopping experiences.
  • Met and exceeded frozen foods sales goals, handled product selection and ordering, set priorities for team effort and sales and led marketing and sales display configuration and setup.
  • Developed new and industry-accepted practices for frozen food management, resulting in fresh, high-quality and easy-to-find products, priced competitively and tracked precisely.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their individual needs or preferences.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures in order to reduce overhead costs associated with purchasing supplies needed for storing, handling, selling frozen foods.
  • Resolved any complaints or issues related to the quality or condition of frozen food items promptly.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance visits by technicians to inspect freezers and refrigerators used for storing frozen goods.
  • Created detailed reports on daily sales of frozen food products and tracked trends in customer purchases over time.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of frozen foods, including discounts and special offers.
  • Ensured compliance with local health regulations related to the storage and handling of frozen food items.
  • Managed inventory of frozen food products and ensured stock was adequate for customer demand.
  • Set goals for increasing the sale of specific types of frozen foods, such as organic or vegetarian options.
  • Developed relationships with vendors in order to stay informed about new products available for sale.
  • Reviewed orders from vendors and placed orders for additional supplies when necessary.
  • Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas where improvements could be made in terms of selection, pricing, or presentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

SouthWest Edgecombe
Pinetops, NC
07-2020

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Cash handling
  • Product rotation
  • Retail operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales optimization
  • Staff training
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Merchdiser

Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
01.2025 - 08.2025

Cashier and Stocker

Dollar General Distribution Center
07.2018 - 01.2025

Frozen Food Manager

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
07.2016 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

SouthWest Edgecombe