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Karu Berry

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Versatile team member offering over [Number] years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Bj's Wholesale Club
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Roofer Laborer

Teal's Waterproofing Inc.
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
  • Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces.
  • Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
  • Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
  • Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
  • Expanded knowledge of roofing materials, techniques and cost effectiveness.

Mail Sorter

Asendiausa
07.2014 - 09.2016
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Reviewed incoming mail for proper date, postage and barcode scans.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Scanned incoming pieces, logging and uploading information into mail-tracking system to support resolution of future inquiries.
  • Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
  • Evaluated mail trays to determine proper placement.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight and destination.
  • Performed final preparation for outgoing, metered correspondences prior to placement for production.

Food Runner

Harrah's Philadelphia
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
  • Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
  • Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
  • Answered questions from restaurant patrons regarding menu items.
  • Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
  • Assisted servers with table settings and beverage refills to support high-volume shifts.

Maintenance Worker

Xfinity Live Philadelphia
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.

Merchandiser

Dollar Tree
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Education

GED -

West Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1995

Skills

  • Floor Set Design
  • Window Displays
  • Store Maintenance
  • Product Inventory Counts
  • Pricing Controls
  • In-Store Support
  • Fashion Industry Knowledge
  • Product Sales and Promotion

Timeline

Merchandiser

Bj's Wholesale Club
10.2022 - 01.2023

Roofer Laborer

Teal's Waterproofing Inc.
06.2016 - 08.2017

Food Runner

Harrah's Philadelphia
07.2015 - 03.2016

Mail Sorter

Asendiausa
07.2014 - 09.2016

Maintenance Worker

Xfinity Live Philadelphia
03.2014 - 08.2015

Merchandiser

Dollar Tree
01.2012 - 05.2015

GED -

West Philadelphia High School
Karu Berry