Patrick Groves
Golden
Summary
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Versatile team member offering over 30 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company. Enthusiastic individual experienced in stocking shelves for variety of organizations. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Crossmark
10.2020 - Current
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Store Director
Kroger
09.2003 - 08.2020
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Reported to district manager regarding store and staff issues, financial goals and sales.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and regular audits to identify and resolve variances.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste.
- Managed team of 200 cashiers and floor staff.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Menasha High School
Menasha, WINo Degree - Business
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
Menasha, WISkills
- Window Displays
- In-Store Support
- Visual Displays
- Product Inventory Counts
- Display Resetting
- Signage and Graphics
- Critical Thinking
- Visual Merchandising
- Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
- Design Changes
- Festive Lighting Design
- Stock Rotation
Timeline
Merchandiser
Crossmark
10.2020 - Current
Store Director
Kroger
09.2003 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Menasha High School
No Degree - Business
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
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