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Dustin Sexton

Jefferson

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Big Lots
11.2023 - Current
  • Monitored inventory levels closely to avoid overstock situations or missed sales opportunities due to stockouts.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in visual merchandising techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Developed seasonal plans for product assortments, aligning with overall business objectives and consumer trends.
  • Implemented effective loss prevention strategies to minimize risk of shrinkage, maintaining a secure and profitable store environment.
  • Increased sales by effectively managing merchandise presentations and promotional strategies.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Implemented targeted markdown strategies, optimizing sell-through rates while minimizing impact on margins.
  • Enhanced product visibility by designing creative in-store displays, leading to a boost in customer traffic.
  • Managed and lead other leaders

Stockroom Manager

Big Lots
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
  • Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Coordinated with store manager on inventory purchases, updates and replacements.
  • Trained new employees while creating and supervising efficient staff teams.
  • Oversaw efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers to meet tight daily schedules.
  • Checked in and posted orders from hubs and vendors.
  • Oversaw movement of product from stockroom to sales floor.
  • Tracked and monitored store finances.
  • Prepared and released company deposits.
  • Through company processes merchandised store and updated plan-o-grams as required.
  • Provide customer service in timely and effective manners.
  • Provided timely service at Cash Register when needed.
  • Maintained store operational records.
  • Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
  • Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.
  • Censor-tagged merchandise to help deter theft and maximize sales of merchandise.

Internet Fulfillment

Lowes Home Improvement
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
  • Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
  • Located merchandise from shelves and storage areas to fill orders.
  • Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate risk of accidents.
  • Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.

Key Holder

Roses, Variety Wholesalers
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
  • Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.
  • Assisted in general housekeeping to maintain store image.
  • Protected store assets by assisting with audits, routine cycle counts and physical inventory.
  • Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
  • Collaborated with management to determine key tasks and delegate to staff members.
  • Oversaw movement of product from stockroom to sales floor.
  • Tracked and monitored store finances.
  • Through company processes merchandised store and updated plan-o-grams as required.
  • Provide customer service in timely and effective manners.
  • Provided timely service at Cash Register when needed.
  • Maintained store operational records.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - General Mathematics

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

High School Diploma -

Ashe County High School
West Jefferson, NC
05.2017

Skills

  • Worker Supervision
  • Data Interpretation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Schedule Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Merchandising
  • Plan-O-Grams
  • Bookkeeping
  • Vender Receiving and Documentation
  • Payroll
  • Budget control

Timeline

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Big Lots
11.2023 - Current

Stockroom Manager

Big Lots
09.2022 - 11.2023

Internet Fulfillment

Lowes Home Improvement
04.2022 - 08.2022

Key Holder

Roses, Variety Wholesalers
05.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor Of Arts - General Mathematics

Appalachian State University

High School Diploma -

Ashe County High School
Dustin Sexton