Julisa Gastelum
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Proactive Produce Merchandiser with a distinguished understanding of produce nutrition and rotation information. Focused to customer education and quality product sales with knowledge of eye-catching displays and quality inspections. Adept at following directions and multitasking efficiently. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freezer, Produce Merchandiser
Smart And Final
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced overall store appearance by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked produce section.
- Inspected products for quality and freshness.
- Followed appropriate procedures to discard old or damaged produce.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers for improved communication and streamlined ordering processes.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability and minimize waste.
- Optimized produce department layout for enhanced shopping experience and efficient space utilization.
- Recorded produce as it was received and put on shelves.
- Implemented seasonal merchandise changes to keep offerings fresh and relevant throughout the year.
- Increased produce sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for better pricing and delivery terms, reducing operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Priced fresh and older produce accordingly.
- Assisted customers with special requests, ensuring their needs were met with timely order placements and followups.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Target Merchandising
Target
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Boosted sales with effective merchandising techniques, such as cross-merchandising and promotional displays.
- Monitored merchandising standards and execution.
- Participated in merchandising and operational requirements.
- Executed promotional and seasonal merchandising activities.
- Communicated merchandising needs to store manager.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Provided new item setup, merchandising and inventory control.
- Supported organizational merchandising policy, following preordained procedures and standards.
- Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
- Improved brand visibility with eye-catching visual merchandising techniques.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Pick online orders
- Bag orders according to target standards
- Return stock (return items to floor, from orders that were not picked up.)
- Greet and assist guests as needed.
- Part of remodel overnight team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
11015 O'Melveny Ave, San Fernando, CA 9134007.2021
Skills
- Pallet jack safety
- Stock Rotation
- Quality Inspections
- Product Rotations
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional planning
- Shrink minimization
- Shelf Layout
- Produce pricing
- Friendly and outgoing
- Active listener
- Retail knowledge
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Planogram design
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Hours
- Inventory and Stocking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freezer, Produce Merchandiser
Smart And Final
12.2023 - Current
Target Merchandising
Target
06.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Mission High School