Matthew Hogate-Lake
St.Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced Sales Representative skilled in managing multiple responsibilities, including conducting market research and providing detailed information to future clients.
Professional with strong experience in produce management, prepared for this role. Skilled in inventory management, quality control, and customer service. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Consistently delivers results through leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
Kowalski's Market
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in organizing schedules for team members. Supported management of quarterly inventory tasks. Aided in executing weekly merchandising activities.
- Executed daily order preparation and submission processes while ensuring exceptional product quality and presentation standards.
- Fostered and strengthened customer relationships by providing exceptional service and implementing suggestive selling techniques.
- Managed payroll operations to guarantee accuracy in timekeeping data and adherence to payroll deadlines.
- Supported management of produce department to maintain high standards of product quality and freshness.
Merchandising Manager
Bergin Fruit and Nut
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Executed daily order processing while maintaining optimal back stock levels to support operational efficiency.
- Monitored personal hours to uphold accountability and enhance satisfaction among all companies and partners.
- Informed customers about new product offerings and coordinated upcoming display modifications.
- Analyzed monthly sales movement reports to inform product adjustments and enhance merchandising strategies.
Sales Representative/Merchandising Manager
J&J Distribution
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of customers.
- Evaluated the customers' needs and provided service options to meet their requirements.
- Followed up with customers ensuring their satisfaction with their purchases.
- Informed customers about current promotions and sales, encouraging them to take advantage.
NU Life Lawn Care LLC
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
- Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
- Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.
- Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available, and items are in usable condition.
Education
Certificate - Visual Communications Assistant (VCT)
Century College East Campus
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Ability to multitask
- Merchandising
- Customers service/Sales
- Written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Task delegation
- Ordering procedures
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
Kowalski's Market
10.2023 - Current
Merchandising Manager
Bergin Fruit and Nut
05.2019 - 10.2023
Sales Representative/Merchandising Manager
J&J Distribution
01.2016 - 01.2019
NU Life Lawn Care LLC
10.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate - Visual Communications Assistant (VCT)
Century College East Campus