Joseph Martinez
Woodside,NY
Summary
Well-organized and creative Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in retail market. Accurately assess competition and pursues effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
MET Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
12.2021 - Current
- Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
- Improved store appearance by efficiently executing planogram resets and merchandise updates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely completion of MET-related tasks and maintenance.
- Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
- Supported store promotions and events by creating eye-catching displays that showcased featured products.
- Contributed to effective inventory management through accurate tracking, labeling, and stocking of merchandise.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors by providing professional assistance during their visits to the store.
- Provided excellent customer service when approached for assistance or guidance on product information or location within the store.
- Collaborated with peers on cross-functional projects that improved overall store performance and guest experience.
- Assisted in achieving sales goals by ensuring proper product placement and pricing within assigned departments.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY05.2020
High School Diploma -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Bayside, NY06.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Terminal Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Merchandising Execution
- Merchandising plan creation
- Sales Support
- Interior and exterior displays
- Store layout understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Training
- Written Communication
Additional Information
Some of my hobbies include
-Weight Training
-Reading
-Writing
-Public Speaking
-Studying the financial markets
&
keeping up to date with free speech journalism
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
MET Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
04.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Benjamin N Cardozo High School