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Juan Cortez

Pharr,TX

Summary

Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

AutoZone
Hidalgo, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Mission
Mission, Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed sewage composition and clean water quality and periodically inspected chemical bulk storage tank levels, leakage warning systems and spill containment devices.
  • Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
  • Tested wastewater samples for pollutants using standard laboratory tests such as BOD and COD, ammonia, total suspended solids, oil and grease and other parameters.
  • Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.

Glass Cutter

Risica and Sons
San Juan, TEXAS
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Identified glass types and measured spaces for reglazing and mirrors.
  • Installed glass into frames, windows, doors, and other structures with precision.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product specifications.

Carpenter

Cajun Industries LLC.
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Cut rods and reinforcements to established specifications, referencing written instructions to verify accuracy.

Merchandiser

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
Mission, TX
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.

Stocker

HEB Grocery Store
Alamo, TX
08.2011 - 05.2017
  • Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
  • Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Recorded merchandise moves for correct product counts and checked quantities against stocking reports.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hidalgo Early College High School
2010

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Shelf organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Product promotion
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Flexibility

Timeline

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2023 - Current

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Mission
08.2021 - Current

Glass Cutter

Risica and Sons
01.2021 - 08.2021

Merchandiser

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2018

Carpenter

Cajun Industries LLC.
05.2017 - 03.2020

Stocker

HEB Grocery Store
08.2011 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Hidalgo Early College High School

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