John Crowell
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Proven Merchandiser with extensive experience at companies like Pepsico, adept in visual merchandising and maintaining optimal stock levels. Demonstrated ability to enhance product displays, ensuring quality and customer education, while fostering strong vendor relationships for favorable pricing. Known for reliability and a friendly demeanor, I significantly contribute to team morale and department efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Pepsico
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Merchandiser
Golden Brands
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Organize backrooms and products to make it visually accessible for merchandisers and salesman.
Merchandiser
Bayarea Beverage
11.2001 - 05.2020
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Keep backroom organized and clean.
Dairy Manager/ Frozen Manager
Reasors Grocery Store
06.1992 - 09.2001
- Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
Education
Diploma - Creative Writing
James Logan High School
Union City, CA06.1989
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock Rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
- Active listener
- Visual Merchandising
- Retail knowledge
Timeline
Merchandiser
Pepsico
03.2023 - 04.2024
Merchandiser
Golden Brands
06.2020 - 02.2023
Merchandiser
Bayarea Beverage
11.2001 - 05.2020
Dairy Manager/ Frozen Manager
Reasors Grocery Store
06.1992 - 09.2001
Diploma - Creative Writing
James Logan High School