Chad Mitchell
Merchandiser
345 1 North, Greater Portmore,St. Catherine
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue. Not listed herein is that I also did basic accounting work on behalf of my faith.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser
Facey Commodity Ltd
01.2019 - Current
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
Store Coordinator
Massy Distribution Jamaica Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
- Boosted sales rates checking for and locating requested items in inventory system.
- Increased retail space by square feet by improving gross profits.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
Education
High School Certificate -
Jamaica College
01.1996 - 06.2001
No Degree -
Portmore Community Colege
01.2002 - 06.2003
No Degree -
Bridgeport Evening Institute
01.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
Price tagging and shelf labeling
Product inventory counts
Reliable and punctual
Planogram design
Markdown procedures
Vendor relations
Merchandising plan creation
Stocking and replenishing
Product knowledge
Overstock management
Certification
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems - Sep 1999- July 2001
Additional Information
References
Mr. Rudyard Hudson (General Manager)
T Geddes Grant Ltd 876-877-7837
Mr. Maurice Hudson (Sales Representative)
Massy Distribution Ltd 876-360-3115
Mr. Ameche Murray (Sales Representative)
Facey Commodity Ltd 876-482-0875
Timeline
Merchandiser
Facey Commodity Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Store Coordinator
Massy Distribution Jamaica Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2017
No Degree -
Bridgeport Evening Institute
01.2008 - 06.2009
No Degree -
Portmore Community Colege
01.2002 - 06.2003
High School Certificate -
Jamaica College
01.1996 - 06.2001