Karela Avila
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Frito-Lay, excelling in inventory management and stock rotation. Recognized for enhancing store appearance and customer engagement through effective merchandising strategies. Reliable and detail-oriented, I consistently optimize processes to improve efficiency and ensure product availability, contributing to overall operational success and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Merchandiser
Frito-Lay
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated and constructed promotional displays to align with marketing impulse sales and enhance customer engagement.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued product from multiple locations throughout work environment. .
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, pricing.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
DAX Clerk
Fiesta Mart LLC
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Supported team members by providing information and resolving inquiries promptly.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Reduced errors in data entry through rigorous attention to detail and double-checking work.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Managed purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted planograms accordingly.
Mathematics Teacher
C.E.N.G. Superacion Bilingual School
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote mathematical understanding and student participation.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes and assignments, providing constructive feedback.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness and share best teaching practices.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Industrial Engineer
COINSA S.A.
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement.
- Drafted technical documents such as standard operating procedures for a variety of industrial engineering functions.
- Managed inventory levels by analyzing stock usage patterns and making recommendations on reordering points.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Tegucigalpa12-2018
Skills
- Executed Inventory management and control
- Stock rotation
- Document management
- Reliable and punctual
- Merchandise restocking procedures
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Full Time Merchandiser
Frito-Lay
01.2025 - Current
DAX Clerk
Fiesta Mart LLC
04.2023 - 01.2025
Mathematics Teacher
C.E.N.G. Superacion Bilingual School
10.2018 - 12.2022
Industrial Engineer
COINSA S.A.
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
National Autonomous University of Honduras