Shawn Gibbons
Smithville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Desired Position. Overcame retail challenges with impactful merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and customer engagement. Demonstrated analytical skills and creative problem-solving in maintaining inventory and visual displays.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Driveline Retail
06.2018 - Current
Dept Manager
Walmart
07.1993 - 03.2017
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
Merchandiser
Lewis Bakery
07.2018 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Invoice Clerk
Walmart
07.1993 - 03.2017
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Followed-up on past due payments to facilitate prompt collection of payments.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to issuing payments.
- Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of invoicing and payment activities in compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Entered invoice data into company's invoicing system to enable proper tracking and record keeping.
- Expedited payment processing timeframes with efficient organization of incoming checks, electronic transfers, and credit card transactions.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
Store Planner
Walmart
1993 - 03.2017
- Spearheaded the implementation of sustainable design elements into store plans, promoting environmental responsibility while enhancing brand image.
- Evaluated existing store performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to strategic layout adjustments that increased customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with external partners, securing favorable terms while maintaining strict adherence to project budgets.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, resulting in more accurate space allocation decisions across all stores.
- Optimized store layouts by analyzing customer flow and product placement strategies.
- Balanced competing priorities by managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining close attention to detail and deadlines.
- Streamlined communication between corporate headquarters and individual stores to improve collaboration on planning initiatives.
Receiving Clerk
Walmart
01.1993 - 03.2017
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
Timeline
Merchandiser
Lewis Bakery
07.2018 - 07.2021
Merchandiser
Driveline Retail
06.2018 - Current
Dept Manager
Walmart
07.1993 - 03.2017
Invoice Clerk
Walmart
07.1993 - 03.2017
Receiving Clerk
Walmart
01.1993 - 03.2017
Store Planner
Walmart
1993 - 03.2017