Kenneth Hammonds
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Diligent worker with 15+ years of construction, retail, and warehouse experience. Seeking to leverage expertise into a new career and strengthen this company's workforce, therefore, not only, furthering it's attainability of goals but exceeding them.
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.
Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Capable Construction Laborer experienced in operating and maintaining equipment to support job site needs. Physically strong and fit with good time management abilities and dexterity to support skilled work.
Experienced professional offers several years of combining physical stamina and organizational skills to keep projects running smoothly. Natural leader oversees planned work environments and meet safety. Superior problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Detail-oriented approach to handling complicated scheduling and time management considerations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2023 - Current
- Managed product displays to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Coordinated inventory levels to ensure product availability in retail locations.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust merchandising strategies effectively.
- Collaborated with sales teams to execute promotional campaigns and events.
- Trained staff on proper merchandising techniques and product knowledge.
- Conducted regular audits of store shelves for compliance with company standards.
- Developed effective relationships with retail partners to optimize merchandise placement.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
- Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
Overnight Stocker
WinCo Foods
North Richland Hills, TX
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability and organization.
- Maintained cleanliness of stockroom and sales floor to meet safety standards.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks, handling inventory efficiently.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts for inventory management.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding product location and availability.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Monitored product expiration dates to ensure freshness for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize stock placement and flow.
Front End Associate
Super Target
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2011 - 01.2020
- My responsibilities as a front end associate was to provide an easy, seamless shopping experience by keeping carts and baskets well stocked and clean for guests.
- Provide a friendly response to carry out requests.
- Work efficiently to minimize guest wait time while maintaining guest service and accuracy.
- Cashier, stock shelves, and assist at the customer service counter when needed.
- I also was the leader of a team of individuals that I personally trained and cross-trained on different duties and machinery.
- I have experience in every position in the store, including management.
Construction Worker
Burrell Construction
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2009 - Current
- I am responsible for painting residential or commercial properties in a timely manner and sometimes installing windows.
- My duties include meeting with clients to discuss color schemes and pay rates, keeping an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, tarps or ladders and working with a team to oversee the completion of construction jobs.
- I also work very frequently with machines including spray rigs, generators, man lifts, scissor lifts, and other various machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TexasSkills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork skills
- Initiative
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Product placement
- Staff training
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Retail compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Project coordination
- Stock control
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- In-store support
- Active listener
- Brand presentations
- Friendly and outgoing
- Maintaining stock levels
- Vendor relations
- Merchandising trends
- Retail
- Visual displays
- Construction safety
- Risk assessment
- Worksite preparation
- Framing
- Physical stamina
- Truck loading
- Painting and finishing
- Spray finishing
- Roofing installation
- Construction
- Worksite organization
- Equipment operation
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Multitasking and organization
- Worksite safety
- Power tool operation
- Flooring installation
- Tile setting
- Heavy lifting
- Carpentry
- Heavy equipment operation
- Window installation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
02.2023 - Current
Overnight Stocker
WinCo Foods
02.2020 - 02.2023
Front End Associate
Super Target
08.2011 - 01.2020
Construction Worker
Burrell Construction
05.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School