Merchandiser
Jonathan Reyes
Pacific Beverage
Santa Maria,California
Summary
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets.
7
Years of Work experience
2
Languages
Work History
Meat Cutter
5 Years 8 Months- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Set up displays and stocked shelves with fresh meats, rotating stock for quality.
- memorized dozens of codes used to price items
- Went up the ranks in the meat department from beginner "Black hat", "Red Hat", and the highest rank being a "Green hat, which is acquired from having years of experience and learning all tasks and aspects of the job.
Courtesy Clerk
5 Years 8 Months- During my first year and a half at Vallarta I was a courtesy clerk who helped in the front end of the store as well as other departments such as grocery,deli,produce,and bakery. Most of my tasks were the following.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
Merchandiser
1 Year 7 Months- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Hand-eye coordination
Training personnel
Concentration
Machinery maintenance
Following regulations
Multitasking and prioritization
Teamwork and collaboration
Merchandise display
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Merchandiser
Pacific Beverage
03.2025 - Current
Meat Cutter
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2025
Courtesy Clerk
Vallarta Supermarket
07.2019 - 03.2025
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts from Administration of Justice
Santa Maria High School
High School Diploma