Jonathan Richard
Sanford
Summary
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hybrid Merchandiser/Sales
Nappi Distributors
06.2023 - Current
- Verify products appear at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Organize and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Transport merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Stock shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Label products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- 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.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
Pastry Chef
On The Marsh Bistro
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Produced up to 50 pastries, cakes, breads and other desserts each day.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
- Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
- Prepared coulis and caramel sauces.
Line Cook
The Hurricane
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored the time and heat of equipment ensuring that both were regulated as necessary.
- Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where freshness was an issue.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by the chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
- Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Line Cook
Frills
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where freshness was an issue.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by the chef.
- Completed finishing touches such as garnishes on dishes before final delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Biddeford High School
Biddeford, ME01.2000
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Stock rotation
- Attention to detail
- Positive customer relationships
- Display building
- Motivated team player
- Time management abilities
- Customer relationship management
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Hybrid Merchandiser/Sales
Nappi Distributors
06.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
On The Marsh Bistro
01.2017 - 03.2021
Line Cook
The Hurricane
01.2014 - 01.2016
Line Cook
Frills
05.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Biddeford High School