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Michael Fitzgerald

Westmont,IL

Summary

. Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser Sales Support

Euclid Beverage
01.2024 - Current
  • Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.

Merchandising/Sales Support

Alliance Beverage Distributing Co
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Accounts Payable Manager

Astor Company
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 8 thousand invoices per month.
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.

Customer Service Representative

Astor Company
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping and special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.

Operations Management Specialist

Equitec
10.2006 - 12.2018
  • Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
  • Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations.
  • Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Proprietary Trader

Self Employed
01.1996 - 06.2006

Traded on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the Equity, Foreign currency, Euro Dollar pits in both futures and options.

Derivatives Trader

Rosenthal Collins Group Rcg
01.1993 - 01.1996

Part of a team running a Foreign Currency Arbitrage.

  • Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Led cross-departmental and divisional workflows supporting risk management.
  • Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Account Reconciliation
  • Workflow Management
  • Expense processing
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Invoice auditing
  • Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
  • Stock replenishment
  • Sales Techniques
  • Stock Rotation
  • Window displays

Timeline

Merchandiser Sales Support

Euclid Beverage
01.2024 - Current

Merchandising/Sales Support

Alliance Beverage Distributing Co
05.2022 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable Manager

Astor Company
09.2019 - 05.2022

Customer Service Representative

Astor Company
01.2019 - 10.2019

Operations Management Specialist

Equitec
10.2006 - 12.2018

Proprietary Trader

Self Employed
01.1996 - 06.2006

Derivatives Trader

Rosenthal Collins Group Rcg
01.1993 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Michigan University
Michael Fitzgerald