Madox Bond
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Seasoned Merchandiser with broad background in retail and wholesale environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management, product placement, and vendor negotiation coupled with aptitude for trend forecasting. Demonstrated ability to improve sales outcomes through strategic merchandising initiatives. Skilled communicator with ability to build productive relationships across various levels of business hierarchy. Results-driven professional, committed to contributing positively to team success through hard work and collaboration.
Focused professional drives consistent revenue growth for businesses through effective visual merchandising of diverse products. Diligent coordination of details across displays for professional appearance and optimal sales. Artistic, innovative, and well-organized approach for handling any promotional need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Olathe, Kansas
02.2024 - Current
- Travel to different stores across all of KC and merchandise and extend sales in Pepsi related products.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
- Provided feedback from customers regarding product selection, display, and pricing.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
- Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
- Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
Manager
Firehouse Subs
, KS
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Manager
Papa John's Pizza
Overland Park, Kansas
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley North High
Overland Park, Kansas05-2023
Skills
- Stock replenishment
- POS
- Merchandising trends
- Fixture placement
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Retail sales professional
- Product inventory counts
- Vendor relations
- Product recovery
- Sales techniques
- Active listener
Timeline
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
02.2024 - Current
Manager
Papa John's Pizza
06.2022 - 05.2023
Manager
Firehouse Subs
05.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley North High