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Jody Merrill

St Louis,MO

Summary

Knowledgeable Salesperson skilled at building connections with customers to promote products. Excellent communication skills combined with analytical and attentive nature. Dedicated to keeping stock levels optimal and merchandising items to drive sales.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Advanced Auto Parts
Saint Louis, MO
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
  • Achieved personal sales goals and helped the store achieve its sales goals
  • Provided DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
  • Maintained store product and operational standards
  • Responsible for inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, Back stock, etc.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.

Stock Clerk

Shop N' Save
Saint Louis, MO
08.2015 - 11.2018
  • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
  • Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Organized warehouse and stockroom areas using forklift and pallet jacks.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.

Auto Detailer

Dirt Busters Car Wash
Riverdale, GA
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  • Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
  • Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
  • Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Barnes & Noble
Saint Louis, MO
01.2004 - 07.2014
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Processed returns and updated accounts.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

Education

Associate of Applied Business - Culinary Arts

Wichita Christian Community College
Wichita, KS
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Beaumont Cte High School
St Louis, MO
05.1994

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Stock management
  • Shipping procedures understanding
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Staff education and training
  • Order fulfillment
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Inventory control
  • Effective team player

Timeline

Salesperson

Advanced Auto Parts
10.2019 - 04.2021

Stock Clerk

Shop N' Save
08.2015 - 11.2018

Auto Detailer

Dirt Busters Car Wash
06.2014 - 08.2015

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Barnes & Noble
01.2004 - 07.2014

Associate of Applied Business - Culinary Arts

Wichita Christian Community College

High School Diploma -

Beaumont Cte High School