John Slobodien
Canoga Park
Summary
Versatile team member offering over 19 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company. Dependable individual with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in retail environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Flowers Foods
Canoga Park
09.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective promotional displays.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and pricing strategies.
- Executed merchandising plans to enhance brand visibility in retail locations.
- Developed relationships with store managers to support merchandising initiatives.
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
- Organized backroom areas, ensuring all items were properly stored and labeled.
Produce Clerk
Albertsons Market
07.2016 - Current
- 45 WPM
- Assist manager count inventory every month
- Make and print out signs assuring correct price on products
- Osha certified to drive forklift
- Use manual pallet jack to move products around
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
Non Foods Clerk
Albertsons Market
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Stocked goods for all store shelves and displays
- Organize backroom to ensure efficiency
- Assembled vendor displays
- Supported green initiative by preparing baler with recyclable materials
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Market
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Responsible for cart retrieval
Education
High School -
El Camino Real Charter High School
Woodland Hills, CASkills
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Product Sales and Promotion
- Process Payments
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Effective Planning
- Enter Data
- Restock Shelves
- Hand Truck Operation
- Monthly Audits
- Update Signs
- Unloading Packages
- Tag Merchandise
- Cash Register Operation
- Heavy Machinery Use
Websites
Languages
2,5
Skills
- Forklift Safety and Operation
- Pallet Arrangement
- Pick Products
- Box Cutter and Pallet Jack Safety
- Safety Standards
Timeline
Merchandiser
Flowers Foods
09.2024 - Current
Produce Clerk
Albertsons Market
07.2016 - Current
Non Foods Clerk
Albertsons Market
06.2012 - 07.2016
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Market
09.2006 - 06.2012
High School -
El Camino Real Charter High School