Luis Salazar
Brownsville
Summary
Experienced merchandiser with a strong background in retail and warehouse operations. Skilled in organizing merchandise, maintaining stock levels, executing visual displays, and supporting smooth back-end logistics. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong work ethic and a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Target
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted in organizing product displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and identifying reorder needs.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and presentation standards.
- Learned product knowledge to provide effective assistance to customers regarding merchandise.
- Participated in promotional events, ensuring proper setup and execution of marketing materials.
- Monitored sales trends to identify opportunities for improved merchandising strategies.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback on product selection and store layout.
- Helped coordinate restocking efforts, ensuring products were readily available for customers.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and 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.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Retail Merchandiser
Acosta
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed multiple store accounts and performed weekly resets
- Ensured compliance with store guidelines and display standards
- Maintained strong vendor and store staff relationships
- Entered stock levels, out-of-stock items, and display changes using digital tools
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Picked, packed, and labeled items for delivery using handheld scanners
- Sorted incoming shipments and placed items in correct warehouse zones
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using pallet jacks
- Maintained safety protocols and a clean work environment
- Consistently met productivity and accuracy targets
Sales Floor Associate
Ross Dress for Less
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Implemented sustainability practices in merchandise handling, contributing to company's green initiatives.
- Increased customer engagement by providing knowledgeable product recommendations.
- Coordinated seasonal clearance sales, effectively managing inventory levels and maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Negotiated with suppliers for timely and cost-efficient product deliveries, maintaining inventory flow.
Stock Clerk
Walmart
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Unloaded trucks, organized inventory in the stockroom, and restocked shelves
- Maintained clean and organized aisles, following safety procedures
- Rotated dated items and ensured product visibility on the sales floor
Education
La Feria High School
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
- Active listener
- Merchandise planning
- Visual merchandising
- Store maintenance
- Sales techniques
- Pricing and signage updates
- Vendor relations
- Product inventory counts
- Pricing controls
- Retail sales professional
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Window displays
- Promotional planning
- In-store support
- Stock control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Merchandiser
Target
06.2022 - 04.2025
Retail Merchandiser
Acosta
04.2020 - 05.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Floor Associate
Ross Dress for Less
01.2018 - 12.2018
Stock Clerk
Walmart
05.2016 - 12.2017
La Feria High School
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