Thomas Contreras
Bloomingdale ,IL
Summary
Resourceful Merchandiser works effectively and productively within negotiated time frames. Adept at remaining focused on projects from beginning to completion, while paying close attention to detail. Committed to staying current on market trends and consumer interests. My attributes include having a creative and effective think outside the box mentality, truly enjoys marketing and branding of products and/or services. I am a confident person when it comes to creative and unique marketing strategies as well new product development as I have three prior patents and I truly enjoy innovation in various industries. I am a former small business owner of an old time candies and toy store.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
E-commerce Packer
SidelineSwap
Elk Grove Village, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Print out USPS / Fed Ex / UPS Labels
- Organize and pack outgoing products into various size boxes as well as other shipping options such as polybags.
- Maintain proper work flow at our warehouse location.
- Locate outgoing products on shelves/bins
- Place incoming products in the proper warehouse designated area.
Retail Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services Inc
Chesterfield, MO
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
- Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules and style rotation plan.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Examined stock to verify conformance to quality specifications and took pride in products being distributed.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
Cardiovascular Technician
AMITA Glen Oaks Hospital
Glendale Heights, IL
06.2000 - 02.2022
Cardiovascular Technician
Westlake Community Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
06.1992 - 05.2000
Education
Cardiovascular Technology - Cardiovascular Technology
Medical Careers Institute
ChicagoSome College (No Degree) -
Dominican University
River Forest, ILSkills
- Marketing Techniques
- Sales Techniques
- In-store support
- Display resetting
- Active listener
- Retail buying
- Visual displays
- Marketing knowledge
- Overstock strategy
- Merchandising plan development
- Team development
- Performance improvements
- Customer retention
- Culture building
Additional Information
I was responsible for teaching and guidance of prospective Cardiology Technicians students as well as the grading of students.
CPR Certification 2021.
Timeline
E-commerce Packer
SidelineSwap
08.2023 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Premium Retail Services Inc
07.2022 - 08.2023
Cardiovascular Technician
AMITA Glen Oaks Hospital
06.2000 - 02.2022
Cardiovascular Technician
Westlake Community Hospital
06.1992 - 05.2000
Cardiovascular Technology - Cardiovascular Technology
Medical Careers Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
Dominican University
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