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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
andrew_smith@example.com
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Dedicated, results-oriented, master-level business development consultant with an entrepreneurial mindset and over 10 years of success in the areas of business and operations management, new business development, and sales and marketing.  Analytical, innovative professional with strong business acumen and deep technical knowledge dedicated to leading teams in meeting and exceeding operational targets.

Employment history

Merchandising Associate, Pfannerstill, Denesik and Bergstrom. Harberchester, Kentucky
Oct. 2016 – Feb. 2017
  • Use computers to produce signage.
  • Take photographs of displays or signage.
  • Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
  • Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
  • Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
  • Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
  • Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items.
  • Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.

Assistant Store Manager, Collins-Williamson. Chestermouth, Maryland
Jun. 2010 – Oct. 2012
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
  • Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
  • Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  • Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals.
  • Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
  • Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  • Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  • Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
  • Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers’ needs.
  • Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
  • Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.
  • Train demonstrators to present a company’s products or services.
  • Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
  • Learn about competitors’ products or consumers’ interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.
  • Instruct customers in alteration of products.
  • Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
  • Recommend product or service improvements to employers.
  • Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.

Customer Service Manager, Lehner LLC. Port Zachery, Kentucky
Sep. 2003 – Jan. 2004
  • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
  • Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
  • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
  • Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
  • Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
  • Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices.
  • Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
  • Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
  • Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
  • Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
  • Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
  • Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
  • Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
  • Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
  • Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
  • Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
  • Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
  • Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
  • Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
  • Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.

Education

Western Connecticut University, Lenstad, Georgia
GED, Dec. 2018

Skills

Human Resources
Expert

Team Management
Expert

Sales Leader
Expert

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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
andrew_smith@example.com
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Dedicated, motivated operational nuclear testing supervisor and military liaison for governmental contractors offering 20+ years of experience through industry and service in the United States Air Force.  Strong knowledge of communications, data analysis and management, and data link networking.  Highly-trained professional and proven leader seeking a data management role within a growth-oriented organization. 

Employment history

Merchandising Associate, Krajcik, Dare and Kub. West Annice, Idaho
Dec. 2019 – Present
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
  • Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.
  • Order new parts to maintain inventory.
  • Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks.
  • Confer with coworkers to get information about order details, processing plans, or problems that occur.
  • Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
  • Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
  • Stock shelves with products.
  • Use computers to produce signage.
  • Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
  • Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
  • Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.

Testing Supervisor, Weimann-Tromp. North Eusebio, Indiana
Jan. 2018 – Feb. 2018
  • Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  • Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
  • Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.

Education

East Maine College, East Lucilabury, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science, Management with Information Systems, Present

North Schmidt, Kareemville, Iowa
Associate of Applied Science, Communications, May. 2014

Skills

Problem Solving
Experienced

Customer Service
Experienced

Teamwork
Experienced

Time Management
Experienced

Interpersonal Skills
Experienced

Microsoft Office
Experienced

Leadership
Experienced

Project Management
Skillful

Affiliations

merchandising associate

  • Stock the Sales Floor.
  • Organize Merchandise.
  • Straighten Sales Floor and Restock Shelves.
  • Assemble Product Displays.

merchandising associate

  • Unloading truck orders.
  • Unpacking/Slashing Boxes for merchandise.
  • Systematically separate merchandise to different departments.
  • Stock and back stock store inventory.
  • Worked in teams to accomplish goals.
  • Cleaning and organizing shelving.
  • Dismantling and rebuilding shelving for new campaign promotions.

merchandising associate

  • Delivered various items from the stockroom to the sales floor in a timely manner
  • Cooperated with Sales Floor Representatives using walkie-talkies to complete stock checks
  • Operated large machinery to compress unneeded stock materials
  • Lifted heavy and fragile objects from high places on a regular basis

merchandising associate

  • Customer service – because merchandise associates work closely with products, they may answer customer questions, point customers toward specific merchandise, and help customers find certain products. They should come across as friendly, professional, and helpful
  • Sales experience – the ultimate goal of any retail environment is to sell products, and merchandise associates are an integral part of the sales team. They’re experts on the products in the store and use their knowledge to steer customers toward certain items and products they’re interested in buying
  • Cashier duties – merchandise associates must be able to perform any job on the sales floor, as they may cover for sales associates on break or jump in to ring up customers when the sales floor is particularly busy
  • Computer knowledge – most stores use fully computerized systems to track inventory, sales, and other essential information regarding store merchandise, so merchandise associates need basic computer and electronic skills to handle scanning equipment, pricing materials, inventory systems, and cash registers
  • Communication skills – merchandise associates coordinate with sales and warehouse associates to make sure products flow easily from the warehouse to the sales staff, which takes good communication and strong interpersonal skills