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Merrick Brown Jr.

Hillsboro

Summary

Demonstrated history of strong client relationship building, ability to quickly adapt and use new product knowledge and increase sales through cross and up selling. Solutions based decision making skills; Recruiting and vetting applicants, using various systems and support tools, background checks, interviewing, devising employee selection criteria. Proficient communicator.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
05.2024 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.

Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador

Media Star Productions
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provide utmost customer service with extensive knowledge of products
  • Increase product conversions by tracking trends and using CRM metrics
  • Educate customers on a variety of exclusive products via one-on-one interaction
  • Sales increase by over 25% within one month and maintained those numbers by furthering brand loyalty with customers
  • Cultivate and sustain positive working relationships with customers and staff members of Bloom
  • Use CRM to track client accounts contact information, product sales, trends

Public Relations/Promotions

A-Plus (for State Farm)
06.2018 - 11.2020
  • Promoted State Farm Insurance by providing customers at venues with knowledge on the products through facts and benefits
  • Set up and take down of 'pop-up shops' at festivals, concerts, sporting events, expos and conventions
  • Demonstrated enthusiastic public relations working at a different venues and different coworkers at every event

Analytical Tech

AM Technical Solutions (at Intel)
09.2017 - 11.2020
  • Promoted in first year from clean room tech to analytical tech
  • Troubleshot technical issues and quality contamination discrepancies
  • Planned, scheduled, executed and reported data, using MS Excel
  • Safety awareness, regarding hazards, associated with working around chemicals

Director

BMS Charities/Youth Young Adult Fellowship Alliance
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Promoted to Director from Assistant director position to start a new division in Oregon
  • Researched demographics of Portland Metro area to prospect new location
  • Established working relationships with different community partners to grow youth programs
  • Developed afterschool and summer program for at-risk youth populations

Insurance Sales Representative

Primerica
01.2006 - 12.2016
  • Top 10 in insurance sales with three months in the #1 spot
  • Helped customers identify services/products that best suited their needs
  • Developed system for tracking new and potential customers
  • Created a strong rapport with clients resulting in a strong referral base for new business
  • Established and maintained key relationships and business contact within the community to create opportunities for growth
  • Provided ongoing coaching to co-workers and new recruits to effectively identify referral opportunities
  • Participated proactively in all meetings and districts communications and meetings

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Beaumont, TX

Timeline

Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
05.2024 - Current

Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador

Media Star Productions
11.2020 - 01.2023

Public Relations/Promotions

A-Plus (for State Farm)
06.2018 - 11.2020

Analytical Tech

AM Technical Solutions (at Intel)
09.2017 - 11.2020

Director

BMS Charities/Youth Young Adult Fellowship Alliance
03.2016 - 03.2017

Insurance Sales Representative

Primerica
01.2006 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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