KEVIN M. PEHRSON
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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
National Garden Service
Castle Rock, CO
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Unloaded all product on racks from truck.
- Took inventory of all product.
- Moved to front porch of 2 large King Soopers.
- Was responsible for all maintenance of product.
- Moved, placed, watered making sure everything was to plan.
- Worked directly with store manager to ensure proper placement of all product.
- Making the front porch very appealing for sales.
E-Commerce Specialist
Centennial, CO
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Was responsible for all incoming orders and preparing customers orders.
- Worked directly over phone when communication was needed for replacement items.
- During down time I stocked shelves in all departments.
- Also worked in bakery and preparation for sandwiches and salads.
Assistant Produce Manager
Castle Rock, CO
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed a strong relationship with employees of all departments.
- Offered 'World Class' customer service while keeping produce stocked in a clean, appealing environment.
- Responsible for weekly ordering, inventory for months end and cooler.
- Daily communications with Home Office on sales and all price changes.
- Worked directly with all vendors to assure a full display of fresh produce.
Project Manager
Castle Pines, CO
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Supervised and coordinated all contract work done at homes in Castle Pines Village.
- Work included demo work and replacement of driveways, patios and walls.
- Finishing basements, exterior and interior painting, replacement, staining of joists and deck boards and overall maintenance of property, landscaping included.
- Had excellent customer interaction involving listening to needs and wants to be implemented to meet or exceed their desired visions.
Area Service Manager
WasteRetriever
Greenwood Village, CO
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for maintaining excellent customer service with all property management companies contracted through WasteRetriever.
- Supervised over 15 employees in the Denver Metro Area.
- Held a high standard for our Valet Porter service and took pride in our recycling service.
- Did data entry for all properties to calculate diversion rate of recyclables from landfills.
Assistant Facilities Manager
Top Golf
Centennial, CO
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Involved in entire process of construction and maintenance of facility prior to opening.
- Included gaming system of Top Golf and overall construction and installation of turf, gaming system and tech support.
- Promoted to Lead Tech as facility went live.
- Needed excellent customer skills and patience.
Operations Assistant
Tree Huggers
Castle Rock, CO
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for all maintenance of machinery and tree farm stock.
- Assistant to all planting and landscape projects.
Prep Cook/Customer Service
Granellis
Castle Rock, CO
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Ensure product quality and supervise making of ordered items to customer.
Equipment Operator/Laborer
Kentscapes
Castle Rock, CO
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Duties include building flagstone patios, retaining walls, water features and overall general maintenance of landscaping.
Assistant Closing Manager
Stroh Ranch Liquors
Parker, CO
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Seasonal position through summer and holidays.
- Stocking product, customer service, sales.
Equipment Operator/Loader
The Rock Depot
Castle Rock, CO
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Responsible for maintaining the company’s grounds and bulk landscape materials.
- Duties included part time office sales, loading tandem trucks, commercial landscaping trucks as well as retail customer vehicles.
- Extensive knowledge of forklift and front loader required.
GEOTech
RA Reynolds & Associates
Parker, CO
11.2005 - 04.2009
- Responsible for fieldwork inspections in soils, concrete and asphalt.
- Intensive lab work involved for classifying soils for road and building standards making sure specifications regarding state and federal regulations.
Forklift/Reach Truck Operator
Home Depot
Castle Rock, CO
03.2004 - 07.2005
- Duties include extensive customer service and retail sales in garden/landscape department.
- Responsible for forklift operation and stocking and maintenance of department inventory.
- Forklift certified.
Installer/Part Time Sales
Rocky Mountain Pool Table Company
Castle Rock, CO
08.2003 - 11.2003
- Responsible for pool table installation and part time sales at company showroom.
Landscape Foreman/Assistant Project Manager
CR Designer Landscaping
Castle Rock, CO
10.2000 - 08.2003
- Directed, supervised and coordinated work of landscape crew.
- Worked with vendors and clients to ensure material delivery and uphold schedule timelines.
- Accountable for maintaining budgetary requirements regarding job bid and labor hours.
- Responsible for communication with project manager, landscape designers and clients, both in person and over the telephone.
- Assisted landscape designers in bidding of large landscape jobs as needed.
Shipping Foreman/Operations Assistant
Ship ‘n More
Denver, CO
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Responsible for the coordination of the daily shipping and receiving of artwork, computer hardware and custom built furniture.
- Job entailed supervising of loading and unloading of deliveries as well as taking inventory of items to be shipped.
- Responsible for providing accurate job quotes, building of custom wood crating for clients and ordering of warehouse materials for use.
Pack Builder/Forklift Operator
Moore Lumber
Castle Rock, CO
07.1997 - 06.1998
- Specialized in building lumber orders for custom homes and decks.
- Job required precise attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Responsible for coordinating deliveries to clients’ homes or worksite when needed.
Delivery Supervisor/Maintenance Assistant
Ft. Collins Nursery
Ft. Collins, CO
03.1993 - 05.1997
- Responsible for organizing deliveries/planting schedule for nursery sales division.
- Delivered and supervised all landscape and planting jobs.
- Responsible for knowledge and care of nursery stock and maintenance of grounds and irrigation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado SpringsLiberal Arts, Recreation Resources
Colorado State University
Ft. CollinsMarine Biology, Liberal Arts
Mira Costa Community College
Encinitas, CASkills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Self-starter
- Team player
- Positive work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibility
Timeline
Merchandiser
National Garden Service
03.2026 - 06.2026
E-Commerce Specialist
07.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Produce Manager
10.2021 - 06.2023
Project Manager
06.2018 - 10.2021
Area Service Manager
WasteRetriever
04.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Facilities Manager
Top Golf
04.2015 - 11.2015
Operations Assistant
Tree Huggers
05.2013 - 01.2015
Prep Cook/Customer Service
Granellis
10.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Closing Manager
Stroh Ranch Liquors
03.2011 - 01.2012
Equipment Operator/Laborer
Kentscapes
10.2009 - 10.2012
Equipment Operator/Loader
The Rock Depot
05.2009 - 09.2009
GEOTech
RA Reynolds & Associates
11.2005 - 04.2009
Forklift/Reach Truck Operator
Home Depot
03.2004 - 07.2005
Installer/Part Time Sales
Rocky Mountain Pool Table Company
08.2003 - 11.2003
Landscape Foreman/Assistant Project Manager
CR Designer Landscaping
10.2000 - 08.2003
Shipping Foreman/Operations Assistant
Ship ‘n More
06.1998 - 08.2000
Pack Builder/Forklift Operator
Moore Lumber
07.1997 - 06.1998
Delivery Supervisor/Maintenance Assistant
Ft. Collins Nursery
03.1993 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Liberal Arts, Recreation Resources
Colorado State University
Marine Biology, Liberal Arts
Mira Costa Community College