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Joshua Leon Gonzalez

Santa Fe Springs,CA

Summary

Dynamic merchandiser with a focus on boosting sales and improving product visibility. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for market trends lead to successful inventory management and customer engagement. Strong skills in time management and clear communication with sales representatives and supervisors/leads.

Overview

2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Harbor Distributing
Santa Fe Springs, CA
03.2026 - Current
  • Optimized product placement to increase visibility and sales.
  • Restocked retail shelves and coolers with beverage products following planogram and merchandising standards.
  • Organized backstock and maintained clean, orderly merchandising areas.
  • Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
  • Reduced out-of-stock instances by communicating to sales representatives.

Recreational Specialist

City of Whittier
Whittier, CA
11.2024 - 03.2026
  • Maintained safety standards in recreational facilities and during events, contributing to participant well-being.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative programs, resulting in increased participation rates.
  • Oversaw facility operations, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
  • Developed strong relationships with local organizations and businesses, fostering partnerships that benefited the community at large.
  • Instructed staff on event execution and safety procedures, enhancing overall event quality.

Sales Associate

Levi’s Strauss Co
Commerce, CA
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance the shopping experience.
  • Handled customer issues with a calm demeanor in busy, high-stress situations to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to promote brand image and product visibility.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
  • Evaluated customer needs and employed suggestive selling techniques to increase sales.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA

Skills

  • New display creation
  • Account relations
  • Time management
  • Clear communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Display design
  • Customer engagement
  • Stock rotation
  • Bilingual

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Merchandiser

Harbor Distributing
03.2026 - Current

Recreational Specialist

City of Whittier
11.2024 - 03.2026

Sales Associate

Levi’s Strauss Co
10.2023 - 01.2024

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona