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john paramore

Tallahassee

Summary

Dynamic Retail Merchandising Associate at The Home Depot Inc, skilled in inventory tracking and customer service. Successfully enhanced product visibility and sales through strategic merchandising and effective team coordination. Recognized for resolving customer issues promptly, ensuring a positive shopping experience while maintaining high standards of quality control.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Merchandising Associate

The Home Depot Inc
09.2022 - Current
  • Trained and led merchandising associates to uphold company standards in customer service and product information.
  • Worked closely with managers, suppliers and buyers to stock retail locations.
  • Monitored slow-selling merchandise and placed top sellers on display in prominent areas.
  • Provided positive shopping experience, employing conflict resolution skills when problems arose.
  • Maintained integrity of units and accuracy of pricing to minimize waste.
  • Monitored inventory changes and ordered replenishments for stock to support customer demand.
  • Educated customers on promotional events and monitored inventory for events to improve overall experiences.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at numerous locations by following established planograms.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.

Camp Counselor

YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
  • Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.

Lifeguard

YMCA Of Central Maryland
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Reiterated water safety practices and lifesaving measures at every class to prevent accidents.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
  • Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.

Lifeguard

YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique.
  • Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
  • Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
  • Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
  • Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Reiterated water safety practices and lifesaving measures at every class to prevent accidents.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
  • Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aberdeen Highschool
Aberdeen, MD
05-2019

Skills

  • Restock shelves

  • Warehousing functions

  • Quality control

  • Inventory tracking

  • Inventory audits

  • Equipment operation

  • Serve customers

  • Order verification

  • Workload priorities

  • Team coordination

  • Tag products

  • Signage updating

Certification

  • Certified Reach Truck Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 2 years
  • Certified Forklift Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 2 Years
  • Certified Order Picker Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 2 Years
  • Certified Pacer Unit Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 1 Year 11 Months
  • Certified Electric Ladder Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 2 Years 6 Months
  • Certified Ballypal Operator, The Home Depot Inc - 1 Month
  • Certified Equipment Trainer, The Home Depot Inc - 3 Months

Timeline

Retail Merchandising Associate

The Home Depot Inc
09.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor

YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
05.2022 - 08.2022

Lifeguard

YMCA Of Central Maryland
08.2017 - 01.2020

Lifeguard

YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
07.2017 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Aberdeen Highschool

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