Mike Ferguson
Vancouver
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in merchandising logistics and team management. Skilled in effective communication and problem solving, consistently driving consistency in guest experiences and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Merchandiser Manager
Maletis Beverage
Vancouver
05.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with sales teams to align marketing strategies.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating, and prioritizing tasks.
- Coordinated staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service.
- Set direction for supervisory team and front-line staff to drive consistency of guest experience.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices in merchandising operations.
- Identified and addressed performance issues within the merchandising team, implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
- Trained staff on merchandising standards and best practices.
- Managed vendor relationships for timely product delivery.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with plans.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on merchandising techniques.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Identified areas for cost savings by streamlining operations procedures.
Baker
Franz bakery
Portland
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Prepared various bread and pastry products using traditional baking methods.
- Operated industrial ovens and mixers for consistent product quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area and storage spaces.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill daily production schedules.
- Monitored ingredient inventory to ensure availability for baking operations.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
Education
Roosevelt High School
Portland, ORSkills
- Time management
- Merchandising logistics
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Reliable
- Perfect attendance
Timeline
Merchandiser Manager
Maletis Beverage
05.2002 - Current
Baker
Franz bakery
08.2001 - 05.2002
Roosevelt High School