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Mikal Smith

Shreveport

Summary

Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Frito Lay
Shreveport
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Organized product displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
  • Assisted in inventory management and stock replenishment on sales floor.
  • Collaborated with team to implement promotional setups and signage.
  • Monitored product levels to ensure availability for customers.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandise for quality and presentation.
  • Engaged with customers to provide product information and support.
  • Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of merchandise areas throughout store.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.

Crew Leader

McDonalds
Shreveport
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Supervised crew members during shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on service procedures and company standards.
  • Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints to maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Monitored food preparation processes for quality and consistency.

Bird Specialist/Team Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
Shreveport
09.2020 - 01.2022

Merchandiser

Home Depot
Shreveport
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Organized product displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
  • Assisted in inventory management and stock replenishment on sales floor.
  • Collaborated with team to implement promotional setups and signage.

Education

C.E Byrd
Shreveport, Louisiana

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Promotional setup
  • Customer engagement
  • Stock replenishment
  • Customer relationship management
  • Attention to detail
  • Operational efficiency
  • Time management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Space planning
  • Planogram design
  • Stock rotation
  • Fixture placement
  • Maintaining stock levels
  • Plan-o-gram implementation
  • Vendor relations
  • Merchandise planning

Accomplishments

  • Graduated Basic and AIT top of class
  • Deployed to Djibouti, Africa in 2025

Timeline

Merchandiser

Frito Lay
06.2022 - 05.2025

Bird Specialist/Team Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
09.2020 - 01.2022

Merchandiser

Home Depot
09.2020 - 01.2021

Crew Leader

McDonalds
06.2019 - 05.2022

C.E Byrd

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Louisiana Christian University
Mikal Smith