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Rovinson Hampton

Summary

Objective Driven professional experienced in merchandising, product receiving and distribution seeking opportunity to further utilize and develop skills. Over 9 years working in retail and merchandizing environments.

Merchandising professional with proven track record in optimizing product displays and inventory management to drive sales. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving results. Skilled in visual merchandising, market analysis, and customer engagement. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

PepsiCo
09.2023 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.

Asst Manager

Dollar General Store
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Area Manager

Northern Sales Company, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Order, receive and distribute Pepsi, Frito Lay and other brand food goods
  • Properly merchandise all product, ensuring proper rotation for first in and first out
  • Build merchandise displays for weekly ads and promotions
  • Manage and direct employees, as needed for a more efficient working environment
  • Provide delivery service of goods for multiple accounts and locations
  • Forklift operator, unload goods from shipping container
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.

Route Sales Representative

Northern Sales Company, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Properly merchandise all product, ensuring proper rotation for first in and first out
  • Build merchandise displays for weekly ads and promotions
  • Provide delivery service of goods for multiple accounts and locations
  • Organized and maintained back stock of product

Produce Manager

Trading Union Local Grocery Store
07.2014 - 02.2018
  • Order, receive, condition and merchandise fresh produce
  • Manage, train and direct department employees
  • Foster good working relationships with other department and store managers to align goals, and identify cross merchandising opportunities

Education

Management & Floral Design -

Culinary Institute of Chicago
01.2001

High School -

Roberta Clemente High School
Chicago, IL
01.1988

Skills

  • Box Truck Driver
  • Fork truck operator
  • Small equipment operator
  • Managing personnel
  • Delegating personnel
  • Ordering
  • Receiving
  • Distribution of product
  • Fostering relations
  • Acquiring new accounts
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Friendly and outgoing

Leadership Experience

9 years managerial experience in grocery/retail environments

Languages

English/Spanish

Timeline

Merchandiser

PepsiCo
09.2023 - Current

Asst Manager

Dollar General Store
05.2023 - 09.2023

Area Manager

Northern Sales Company, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2023

Route Sales Representative

Northern Sales Company, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2020

Produce Manager

Trading Union Local Grocery Store
07.2014 - 02.2018

High School -

Roberta Clemente High School

Management & Floral Design -

Culinary Institute of Chicago

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