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Tristan Krause

Denver,CO

Summary

Professional with strong background in merchandising, sales and customer service. Adept in product placement, inventory management, and customer engagement. Known for fostering teamwork, valuable client relationships and delivering results in dynamic environments. Reliable, adaptable, and skillful in driving sales through strategic merchandising and effective communication.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Merchandiser

Coors Distributing Company
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintain and resupply grocery accounts with over a hundred SKUs of beverages to all points of purchase within accounts.
  • Attention to detail, quality checks, and organization is key for utilizing the retail's advertising space to drive sales and profit for both parties through processes like cross-merchandising, conditioning displays, facing product, and rotation.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with account receivers and managers through effective communication to be efficient, achieve common goals, and quickly solve problems.
  • Collaborate with our sales reps/managers and the account's receivers/managers to determine future orders based on each product's shelf life, external factors and how much space the account has for product backstock.
  • Work professionally with no oversight to complete daily tasks in a timely manner and move thousands of pounds of products to their points of purchase in different stores with unique planners.
  • Assisted in training new hires with the company's core values and sharing best practices of the merchandising process, teaching organizational skills and rotation techniques to set themselves and others up for success.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Experience with assisting resets at accounts in emerging and grocery channels. Demonstrate knowledge of how to follow a planner and cooler diagrams to reset the accounts.
  • Attained good insights and experience with writing sales orders for different types of accounts on ride alongs with sales reps.
  • Increased sales by effectively displaying and promoting grocery products.
  • Reduced out-of-stock incidents by maintaining close communication with sales reps and promptly addressing issues.
  • Conducted regular price audits to ensure compliance with company policies and market trends.

Assistant Merchandiser/ Assistant Golf Professional

South Suburban Parks and Rec Lone Tree Golf Course
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assistant to the merchandiser for the four South Suburban golf courses, positioned as the 'Hard Goods Specialist' that would manage the purchasing of golf equipment orders (balls, gloves, clubs, bags, push carts, etc.) for each of the four locations.
  • Directed inventory audits, inventory management, and transfers; ensuring each location has the stock they need to be successful with sales.
  • Responsible for vendor/client management including meeting and communicating with vendors and potential clients to discuss product orders over the season, event coordination for fitting and event days and other promotional activities to host at each location.
  • Managerial position in the golf shop, assisted the head pro and director of golf in all shop procedures and services, tournament setup, regripping clubs, supervising outdoor staff, assist members and customers with any problems or needs in a professional manner and uphold the premium image of Lone Tree's public country club environment.
  • Increased sales by effectively analyzing market trends and implementing strategic merchandising plans.
  • Supported data-driven decision-making processes by conducting thorough sales analysis and generating insightful reports.
  • Proactively identified and resolved potential inventory issues to minimize negative impact on sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the development of seasonal campaigns, contributing to increased brand visibility and customer interest.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during peak seasons or high-traffic periods, consistently exceeding sales targets set by management staff.

Greenskeeper

Castle Pines Golf Club
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for the turf maintenance of a highly ranked course with premium standards. Lead small teams in projects around the course and operated a wide range of equipment to complete tasks.
  • Gained insight into how a top 50 course is run and how they prepare for PGA tournaments.
  • Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
  • Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
  • Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
  • Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
  • Preserved wildlife habitats within the golf course property through responsible land management practices.
  • Boosted course playability after weather events, quickly restoring playing surfaces.

Greenskeeper

Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for treating the grounds of the 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at Breckenridge.
  • Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
  • Incorporated golf course industry trends and innovations to stay up-to-date with new techniques and technologies for efficient greenskeeping.
  • Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
  • Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
  • Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.

Team Lead

Vail Resorts
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for scanning guests onto Breckenridge Mountain, duties included assisting guests with problems or answering their questions about the mountain while checking them in using RFID devices.
  • Conducted myself as the face of Vail Resorts, as I would often be the first employee customers see. Upheld a great attitude with guests and maintained a very approachable vibe to keep guests satisfied.
  • Organized schedules for coworkers at the same station, reported incidents to managers, ticket window staff, or emergency services based on situation at hand via radio.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Sales Representative

World Wide Events
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked as a representative for the non-profit (SFTS) the marketing agency is partnered with.
  • Traveled to various partner’s storefronts and events to conduct in-person marketing and would pose as the face of the non-profit, utilizing face to face marketing techniques and communication skills to catch customers’ attention and close the sale.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
  • Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings by tailoring solutions to individual needs.
  • Increased market penetration with introduction of innovative sales tactics.
  • Led training sessions for new sales representatives, enhancing team expertise and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
Boulder, CO
05.2021

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • After Effects
  • Alteryx
  • DataRobot
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Ads
  • Google Display Ads
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • RStudio
  • Social Studio
  • Social media account management
  • Hardware installation
  • Software installation
  • PC building
  • Device troubleshooting
  • Video gaming
  • Interpersonal marketing
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Punctuality
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Logical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analytical skills
  • Basic Spanish
  • Merchandise display
  • Product promotion
  • Forecasting demand
  • Planogram implementation
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Active listener
  • POS systems
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Visual merchandising
  • Sales techniques
  • Vendor relations

Activities

  • Vice President of TSA (Technology Student Association) club in high school, competed in state-wide competitions
  • Member of the American Marketing Association at Boulder and performed marketing activities around Boulder 2017-2020

Interests

As a Colorado native, I love embracing outdoor adventures such as skiing, golf, camping, soccer, hiking, and traveling to new cities to explore When it comes to golf, I have worked every position you can think of at a country club or golf course and have been lucky enough to grow up playing the game, even if my golf game may not show it sometimes Artistically, I enjoy photography and the creative that comes with it through photoshop or other illustrators/editors I am very fond of live music events, especially in the electronic music scene I also enjoy gaming, whether its PC, VR, console or just straight up board games, I am competitive and will always try to win But the most important thing to me is spending time with friends and family

Timeline

Grocery Merchandiser

Coors Distributing Company
11.2023 - Current

Assistant Merchandiser/ Assistant Golf Professional

South Suburban Parks and Rec Lone Tree Golf Course
03.2023 - 11.2023

Greenskeeper

Castle Pines Golf Club
10.2022 - 03.2023

Greenskeeper

Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club
05.2022 - 10.2022

Team Lead

Vail Resorts
10.2021 - 05.2022

Sales Representative

World Wide Events
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

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