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Phillip Smotherman

Olathe,KS

Summary

Efficient Grocery Manager proudly offering many years' experience creating great places to work and improving employee morale by effectively resolving conflicts and promoting active listening and communication skills. A determined professional known for managing supply levels and large restocking orders. Offering collaborating and negotiating skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Manager

McKeevers Price Chopper
Olathe, KS
08.2023 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Assisted customers with product selection when needed or requested.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store by delegating tasks to the cleaning crew.
  • Ordered supplies as needed while staying within budget parameters.
  • Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.

Materials Specialist

Allegion
Olathe, KS
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Executed purchase orders for both direct and indirect materials according to approved budget guidelines.
  • Received incoming shipments and verified against purchase order requirements.
  • Conducted cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory data.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies.

Merchandiser

Coca-Cola
Lenexa, KS
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Generated reports detailing current stock levels, sales figures, markdown information.
  • Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
  • Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.

Retail Merchandiser

McKeevers Price Chopper
Olathe, KS
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Organized product displays in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise for their needs.
  • Managed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Monitored customer feedback regarding product availability, quality, and pricing.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all stock items.
  • Utilized space management software to plan and optimize retail space usage.
  • Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

OlatheNorthWest High School
Olathe
08-2016

Skills

  • Workflow Planning
  • Product Merchandising
  • Inventory merchandising
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Task Delegation
  • Stock replenishment
  • Stock control
  • In-store support
  • Stock Rotation
  • Retail buying

Timeline

Grocery Manager

McKeevers Price Chopper
08.2023 - Current

Materials Specialist

Allegion
09.2021 - 06.2023

Merchandiser

Coca-Cola
08.2017 - 08.2021

Retail Merchandiser

McKeevers Price Chopper
07.2014 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

OlatheNorthWest High School
Phillip Smotherman