Jennifer Hubbard
Fresno,CA
Summary
Experienced with managing produce sections to attract and retain customers. Utilizes knowledge of inventory management and vendor relations to maintain high-quality standards. Track record of creating visually appealing displays that drive sales and enhance store ambiance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Merchandiser
General Produce
Sacramento, CA
11.2013 - 06.2025
- Supported team in arranging displays to enhance product visibility
- Gained knowledge of food safety regulations to maintain compliance
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely delivery of fresh products
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce section for optimal presentation
- Engaged with customers, providing product information and recommendations
- Planned and executed produce demo programs to increase store profit.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked produce section.
- Followed appropriate procedures to discard old or damaged produce.
- Implemented seasonal merchandise changes to keep offerings fresh and relevant throughout the year.
- Monitored product quality daily, removing damaged or expired items promptly to uphold brand reputation.
- Assisted customers with special requests, ensuring their needs were met with timely order placements and followups.
- Increased produce sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Inspected products for quality and freshness.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional events, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Optimized produce department layout for enhanced shopping experience and efficient space utilization.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Learned inventory management processes for efficient stock rotation
- Improved customer satisfaction with a focus on providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Reduced shrinkage rates through diligent monitoring of expiration dates and proper rotation practices.
- Priced fresh and older produce accordingly.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- 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.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
- Coordinated with store management to identify and capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities.
- Optimized visual merchandising to create compelling product presentations that attracted and retained customers.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with marketing team on promotional displays.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
- Utilized paper, fabric and props to create displays.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Investigated current trends and innovative techniques to create unique displays.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Galen College
Visalia, CAHigh School Diploma -
Exeter Union High School
Exeter06-1996
Skills
- Pallet jack safety
- Stock rotation
- Quality inspections
- Product rotations
- Merchandise planning
- Promotional planning
- Forecasting demand
- FIFO procedures
- Produce displays
- In-store displays
- Shrink minimization
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listener
- Maintaining stock levels
- Space planning
- Stock replenishment
- Pricing and signage updates
- Markdown procedures
- Sales techniques
- Store maintenance
- Visual merchandising
- Retail sales professional
- Window displays
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Visual display installations
- Visual displays
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly and helpful
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Customer assistance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Creative thinking
- Flexible hours
- Engaging with diverse customers
Timeline
Produce Merchandiser
General Produce
11.2013 - 06.2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Galen College
High School Diploma -
Exeter Union High School