Davion Bowens
Darlington,SC
Summary
Merchandising professional with proven track record of enhancing store layout and product presentation to maximize sales. Known for strong collaboration with teams to meet and exceed goals in dynamic environments. Flexible and reliable, skilled in inventory management and customer insights.
Knowledgeable [Merchandiser]. Overcame retail challenges with impactful merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and customer engagement. Demonstrated analytical skills and creative problem-solving in maintaining inventory and visual displays.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Organized and stocked merchandise in stores to ensure product availability and visibility.
- Managed inventory levels and performed product rotation to maintain freshness.
- Fostered strong relationships with store managers to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and enhance consumer engagement.
- Executed merchandising strategies to increase brand visibility and drive sales growth.
Material Handler
Citi Trends
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move materials throughout the warehouse.
- Received, inspected, and verified incoming shipments for accuracy and quality compliance.
- Maintained organized inventory systems to facilitate quick retrieval of products and materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and proper handling techniques for materials.
Merchandiser
Pepsi
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and enhance consumer engagement.
- Executed merchandising strategies to increase brand visibility and drive sales growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient stock management.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Developed visual merchandising displays that aligned with corporate branding guidelines.
Stocker/Unloader
Walmart
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Unloading merchandise from trucks, moving and sorting products in the backroom, and stocking shelves to keep items available for customers.
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
- Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts safely to transport merchandise throughout the store.
- Organized and stocked merchandise on shelves to optimize product visibility and accessibility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Sports Management
Averett University
Danville,Va05.2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2024
Skills
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Shelf stocking
- Warehouse operations
- Order tracking
- Purchase order management
- Merchandise display
- Material handling
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Attention to detail
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Forklift operations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
02.2025 - 10.2025
Material Handler
Citi Trends
01.2024 - 01.2025
Merchandiser
Pepsi
01.2023 - 12.2023
Stocker/Unloader
Walmart
02.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mountain Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Sports Management
Averett University