Zachary Stearman
Maricopa,CA
Summary
Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Experienced merchandiser with over 5 years of experience in retail. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Event management professional, skilled in orchestrating memorable and seamless events. Adept at coordinating with vendors, managing logistics, and maintaining timelines. Known for exceptional team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Proficient in event planning, budgeting, and client relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Coordinator/Operations Supervisor
University of Arizona Student Union
Tucson, AZ
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated logistics for campus events, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Developed event timelines and schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with student organizations to plan and execute diverse programming initiatives.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Trained and supervised student volunteers, fostering teamwork and enhancing event support capabilities.
- Implemented best practices for safety compliance during large-scale events, prioritizing participant well-being.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Freight Crew Lead (Overnight Person In Charge)
Fred Meyer
Ellensburg, WA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly and checking system for inventory.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
- Coordinated a crew of 4-10 associates in order to achieve the goal of completing all freight before 6 A.M.
Meat Clerk
Safeway
Moses Lake, WA/Ellensburg, WA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
Las Vegas, NV
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
Merchandiser
Nabisco
Las Vegas, NV
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Frozen Foods Manager
Smith's Food And Drug
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Grocery Clerk
Smith's Food And Drug
Las Vegas, NV
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
Courtesy Clerk
Smith's Food And Drug
Las Vegas, NV
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shadow Ridge High School
Las Vegas, NV06-2017
Skills
- Food Production Processes
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Event planning
- Time management
Timeline
Events Coordinator/Operations Supervisor
University of Arizona Student Union
11.2023 - 05.2025
Freight Crew Lead (Overnight Person In Charge)
Fred Meyer
12.2022 - 07.2023
Meat Clerk
Safeway
03.2022 - 12.2022
Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
12.2020 - 03.2022
Merchandiser
Nabisco
12.2019 - 12.2020
Frozen Foods Manager
Smith's Food And Drug
07.2018 - 08.2019
Grocery Clerk
Smith's Food And Drug
08.2017 - 07.2018
Courtesy Clerk
Smith's Food And Drug
10.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Shadow Ridge High School
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Sales and Promotions