Jesse Padilla
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in merchandising and manufacturing, notably at Costco. Excelled in space optimization and inventory tracking, significantly enhancing shopping experiences. Certified in indoor crane operation, demonstrating exceptional reliability and an ability to master technical skills. Proven track record in improving sales through strategic merchandise planning and effective team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandising Specialist
Costco
10.2023 - Current
Ran the morning merchandising for the produce section of Costco. Was responsible for placing and organizing the pods of produce into an inviting atmosphere for the shopper. Did much heavy lifting including unloading many pallets a day and downstacking them.
Manufacturing Technician
Johnson Controls
09.2021 - 10.2023
I was on a manufacturing line with a large team. Responsibilities included running the indoor crane (which I am certified for) and manually lifting large units of steel framing to build units up to 3 stories in the air.
Education
General Education -
Jesuit
Sacramento, CA06.2005
Skills
- Reading planograms
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Microsoft office
- Inventory tracking
- Store layout
- Merchandising displays
- Space optimization
- Merchandise planning
- Pricing strategy
- Sales analysis
- Stock control
- Category management
- Planogram interpretation
- Managing overflow merchandise
- Competitive pricing
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listener
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and signage updates
- Stock replenishment
- Space planning
- Visual merchandising
- Sales techniques
- Markdown procedures
Certification
Indoor crane certified. Through Konocrane.
Timeline
Merchandising Specialist
Costco
10.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Johnson Controls
09.2021 - 10.2023
General Education -
Jesuit