Paris Harper
San Diego
Summary
Merchandising professional with proven track record in optimizing product displays and inventory management to drive sales. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving results. Skilled in visual merchandising, market analysis, and customer engagement. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser
Self Employed
03.2020 - Current
- Stock and replenish shelves, coolers, and displays
- Adhere to company merchandising standards and procedures
- Rotate stock using the FIFO method to maintain product freshness
- Set up promotional displays and signage according to planograms
- Maintain accurate pricing and product labels
- Keep stockroom organized and accessible
- Monitor inventory levels and report stock issues to management
Floor Supervisor
Real Food Daily
02.2006 - 03.2020
- Support operations and directly manage a shift of Team Members for dine-in, take out, to-go and delivery orders
- Demonstrate knowledge in Macrobiotic Vegan Cuisine and educated customers on the ingredients including allergens
- Effectively communicate and onboard new staff with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset
- Support the Assistant General manager in managing the operations of 13 vendors
- Increased 50% of daily dessert sales with allure and charisma
- Responded to all dining room emergencies and took control of crowd management during the lunch and dinner rush
- Collaborated with the head chef and manager to successfully market plates utilizing food-centric language
- Operated a high-powered industrial dishwashing machine in a safe professional manner adhering to all state regulatory requirements
Sales Associate
R.E.I.
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Sold high-end performance gear to both our co-op members helping them prepare for excursions in the great outdoors
- Assisted the co-op to capture profiles and establish excellent rapport and customer satisfaction
- Organize and maintain the stockroom to ensure efficient inventory management
Office Assistant
Joanne Baron/D.W Brown Studio
04.2006 - 10.2009
- Respond to phone and email inquiries while managing scheduling with Microsoft Excel
- Handle filing and organization of printed class materials for efficient retrieval
- Contribute to maintaining a conducive office environment for seamless operations
Education
Associates degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
Certification
- California Food Handler
- OSHA 10 Construction Safety
- CVS Health Customer Service Call Center
- Google Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce
- Certified MOS Specialist in Powerpoint2019
- CPR, BLS, BBP, Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Merchandiser
Self Employed
03.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
R.E.I.
01.2007 - 10.2009
Office Assistant
Joanne Baron/D.W Brown Studio
04.2006 - 10.2009
Floor Supervisor
Real Food Daily
02.2006 - 03.2020
Associates degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College