DEREK R. SIMPSON1425 Tuley Rd Hamilton, Ohio 45015 513-568-1333

Derek.Simpson@rockets.utoledo.edu

CAREER OBJECTIVETo obtain a full-time position where my leadership, and communication skills, strong work ethic, and results-driven attitude will be of value

EDUCATIONThe University of Richmond, Richmond VAMasters of Science in Human Resource ManagementSpring 2017- May 2018The University of Toledo, Toledo, OHBachelor of Science in Human Resource/Organizational DevelopmentCumulative GPA 3.70/4.00 cum laude

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSExcellent problem-solver who works well independently and with peersQuick learner who can take initiative and assume accountabilityStrong desire to succeed in any task

WORK EXPERIENCELOWE’S COMPANIES, Dayton MarketProduct Service Associate, August 2010 – Current

Coordinate large merchandise revisions with department managers to ensure completion by deadline

Rotate and build new displays and revisions within each department Build product recognition by ensuring merchandise is priced correctly and neatly

displayed Upload pictures of new displays for corporate approval Weekly inventory cycle counts create reports on outstanding issues with shrinkage Travel to stores within the market in a team setting to complete merchandising resets

Receiver, March 2008 – August 2010 Replenished sales floor products by pulling from the stock room as necessary Used power equipment to back stock products and to load/unload merchandise from

truck Unloaded freight from trucks and stage on skids for distribution to sales floor Completed Lowe’s Entry-Level Management Program, November 2008 Power Equipment certification, September 2008

Head Cashier, May 2004 – March 2008 Created daily schedule of breaks and lunches for cashiers throughout the work day Gave authorization for damaged returns and investigated theft issues on the front

end Pulled and opened tills for opening and closing shifts

FRITO LAY INC, DAYTON, OHIOMerchandiser, March 2012 – August 2012

Traveled to assigned stores to build displays and check on current planograms Replenished back stock inventory to sales floor Rotated Frito Lay products on sales floor to current dates of purchase Worked with Route Sales leads in communicating about store level issues

FRITO LAY, WEST CHESTER, OHIO Part Time Detailer, October 2010 – May 2011

Traveled to assigned stores to promote and create strategic selling areas for Frito Lay Brands.

Replenished merchandise, rotated and checked dates on Frito Lay brands, and front faced all products

Checked for damaged products on the shelves or in the carrier boxes

REFERENCES Available upon request