Natural Foods Merchandiser and Buyer

Posted on: 2008-06-11

8665 ALGECIRAS DR. APT 2C • INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 PHONE (317) 288-7696 ALT. PHONE (260) 418 - 3529E-MAIL [email protected] WORK EXPERIENCE October 2007 – Present Kroger, Natural Foods Merchandiser/Buyer – Central DivisionDirect and guide over 130 stores in sales plan and planogram execution.Manage and negotiate Produce items to obtain goal mark up and sales.Integrate procedure via telephone, email, and personal store visits.Interpret sales results.Train and educate Nature’s Market clerks throughout the division.Participate in the divisional Wellness Program and School sponsorship.January 2005 – May 2006/ March 2007 – Present Kroger, Co-Manager, Managed daily operations of eleven departments.Directed and guided 80 employees.Communicated company’s goals and directives to associates and vendors.Built elaborate and functional merchandising displays.Provided excellent customer service using the customer first strategy.July 2006 – October 2006 Richard’s Whole Foods, ManagerManaged daily operations of a natural grocery store.Processed deliveries, managed inventory levels, built displays, re-merchandised the store, and provided customer service.Managed and maintained sales, hours, and productivity goals.Educated customers on the importance of a natural, organic lifestyle.June 2002 – March 2003 Harrington House B&B, Assistant InnkeeperAssured customer satisfaction by making guests as comfortable as possible.Coordinated the daily tasks of employees.Processed reservations, cancellations, confirmations, and billing.Performed weekly banking and accounting tasks.Ensured cleanliness of common areas and private suites.Coordinated day trips, events, entertainment, and dining for guests. EDUCATION B.A. in History, Indiana University, 2004 Honors Diploma, Frederick High School, 1996 INTERNSHIPS Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpesburg, Maryland 1996 – 1997Archived and catalogued original source documents, visitor service, general office functions.