Alejandro Velez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Diligent Visual Merchandiser with background in creating visually appealing and commercially effective store displays. Adept at developing innovative merchandising solutions that drive customer engagement and boost sales. Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Showroom Director
Distinctive Interior Designs
06.2020 - Current
- Develop innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Specify appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Manage locally sourced inventory and online catalog
- Procure new inventory at markets.
- Merchandise shop and assist with staging projects
- Manages custom projects by completing initial quotes, design and sample requests.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and clients for timely completion.
Associate Manager
Tumi
09.2024 - Current
- Generate sales to meet or exceed established sales goals.
- Mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning goals with overarching company objectives.
- Open and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
Luggage Specialist
Dillard's
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR12.2018
Skills
- Creative Visual designer
- Effective Communicator
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Visual storytelling
- The Customer experience
- Proper Product placement
- Sales promotion directives
- Cross-merchandising product
- Effective problem solving
- Tech-savviness
- Seven years in design industry
- Six years in luxury retail sales
Timeline
Associate Manager
Tumi
09.2024 - Current
Luggage Specialist
Dillard's
08.2023 - 06.2024
Showroom Director
Distinctive Interior Designs
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Portland
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