Zachariah Ruiz
Oceanside
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with three-plus years of comprehensive experience in customer service and merchandise management, excelling in fast-paced environments. An eye for detail, always eager to learn and put new knowledge to the test. Proven to deliver exceptional service while leading the team by example. Skilled in critical thinking and analysis, ensuring immediate and thorough solutions to whatever task is at hand. Adept at working under pressure, consistently operating in tight deadlines and adapting to evolving demands. Committed to the highest standards in all tasks, a perfectionist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Orange, CA
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Executed product displays in retail environments to enhance visibility and drive sales.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize out-of-stock situations.
- Collaborated with store management to align merchandising strategies with promotional campaigns.
- Trained new team members on product knowledge and merchandising standards for consistency.
- Developed relationships with store personnel to facilitate effective communication and execution of plans.
Merchandiser
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Oceanside
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Communicated with various receivers and members of management across different locations to best meet customer and store needs.
- Broke down pallets upon delivery, taking careful inventory of all items entering any particular location.
- Efficiently stocked and maintained all company product.
- Built displays as needed, ensuring the highest quality in order to attract customer attention.
- Honed the ability to execute on strategies tailored to maximize sales.
Merchandise Reconciliation Associate
Walmart NHM
Oceanside
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Wrote vendor orders, working with sales representatives to best service our store's needs.
- Verified all vendor deliveries to eliminate shrink.
- Audited back-stock daily, streamlining merchandiser's workload and maintaining on-hand accuracy.
- Used electronic pallet jack to offload Walmart delivery trucks.
- Processed all store claims, following store policy closely to keep up health and safety protocols.
- Completed paperwork detailing all transactions processed with the store's money daily.
- Studied sales patterns of all vendor product, assisting with writing orders.
Personal Shopper
Walmart NHM
Oceanside
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Fulfilled remote orders for customers; collecting items, storing and organizing the product accordingly, and finally delivering their groceries to them upon pickup.
- Led team during evening shifts, directing work and stepping up to management-level tasks.
- Determined high-quality product, ensuring proper safety and customer satisfaction.
- Worked with our partnered delivery drivers to guarantee the best service for our shared customers.
- Wrote reports regarding ordered items missing from sales floor, strengthening our audit process.
Cashier
Walmart NHM
Oceanside
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Manned cash registers and self-checkout kiosks.
- Worked throughout busiest hours, adapted to wide variety of expectations.
- Collaborated with team to meet expectations on department’s zoning and overall organization.
- Executed consistent and high-quality customer service according to individual needs.
- Managed cash transactions and conducted procedural audits accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Academy
San Diego01-2022
Skills
- Work Under Pressure
- Fast Learner
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Sales Analysis
- Customer Relationship
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relations
- Merchandising Strategies
- Stock Rotation
- Pricing and Shelf Labeling
- Maintaining Stock Levels
Timeline
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
12.2025 - 04.2026
Merchandiser
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
07.2025 - 09.2025
Merchandise Reconciliation Associate
Walmart NHM
11.2024 - 07.2025
Personal Shopper
Walmart NHM
02.2024 - 11.2024
Cashier
Walmart NHM
01.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Academy