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John R. Rodriguez

S. Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Skillful Retail Merchandiser accomplished in product assembly, material handling and display design. Works well independently and as part of dynamic teams. Skilled at collaborating with directors & coordinators on product placement, store displays and marketing material for new launches and shoots

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Associate

ABC Carpet & Home
Brooklyn, NY
03.2021 - Current
  • Work closely with Operations, Warehouse Manager, Merchants and Photo Studio Coordinator to inventory and assemble merchandise entering and leaving photo studio, documenting damaged and/or missing items
  • On set photo shoot experience, excellent rigging, assembly and strike skills
  • Work with creative team for timely shipping and receiving of product and supplies
  • Assisting with heavy merchandise to and from sets
  • Maintaining studio organized
  • Extraordinary attention to detail, communication skills and ability to work with Studio coordinator/assistants and director to learn shot lists and daily photo expectations
  • Liaison between creative team and operations

Merchandise Associate

West Elm
Brooklyn, NY
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Excellent rigging, painting, product assembly and prep skills for location and studio setup
  • Works with sample warehouse staff, merchants, Producer, Sample Coordinator, Merchandise Coordinators, and Studio Manager to ensure all merchandise, props are returned with proper labeling and protected for safe transport to return areas.
  • Loads & unloads merchandise, props, and equipment between warehouse and video location.
  • Works with Creative, Video & Studio Managers on a daily/weekly basis to review details of merchandise, prop call outs, and location logistics.
  • Maintains professional demeanor with homeowners, video team, and vendors.
  • Responsible for keeping track of all paperwork in relation to shoot and delegating all notes and paperwork with detailed merchandise information, prop adds, etc.
  • Ensures Merchandise Coordinator team picks up correct merchandise for shoot and truck is packed sensibly and safely.
  • Responsible for pick up and drop off of 15' truck (requires no special license)
  • Ensures all proper paperwork and items needed to drive are in place before vehicles leave rental location
  • Protects floors and furniture of video location with proper materials and does walk through with homeowner and or location scout before and after shoot.
  • Organize grip and lighting gear before, after and throughout shoot, and provide insight on rental needs, equipment that needs repair or upkeep, and solution for purchasing additional materials for crew support

Education

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland HS
New York
2008

Skills

  • Team management
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Associate

ABC Carpet & Home
03.2021 - Current

Merchandise Associate

West Elm
02.2019 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland HS