ALEXIS AYALA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Personable Recruiter brings 2+ years of experience in HR support and talent recruitment overseeing 33 store locations. Builds rapport with talented individuals and promotes company offerings. Skilled in interviewing, screening and developing competitive compensation packages to meet market demand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrichment Coach
BeUtmost
Chula Vista, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Organized and facilitated enrichment activities that encouraged student engagement.
- Created an inviting environment where students could learn, explore, and express themselves creatively.
- Developed lesson plans with educational objectives aligned with the curriculum standards.
- Built relationships with diverse populations of students by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and respect for all backgrounds.
- Provided resources such as books, games, art supplies., to enrich the learning experience for all students.
Regional Recruiter
ZARA USA
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Interview & Hire part time and full time associates for 33 stores
- Understand recruitment markets in the following states (CA,HI,NV,AZ,UT,CO,OR,WA)
- Help coordinate training plans for external hires with Regional HR Managers
- Create recruitment social media campaigns / ideas
- Kept a healthy on going relationship with external recruitment partners / agencies (Pyramid)
- Participated in job fairs to promote recruitment and establish professional relationships with community
- Partner with work force and other external organizations
- Budget marketing allowance on hiring platforms
- Adhered to federal, state and local employment laws and company policies
- Determined application requirements with detailed analysis of job descriptions and qualifications
- Completed paperwork for newly hired staff to be fully compliant
- Met staffing objectives using excellent recruitment strategies and detailed evaluations of job candidates
- Addressed organizational staffing needs, working closely with store management to understand and establish optimal levels
- Worked closely with human resources teams to ensure seamless integration of new hires into organization
- Prepared offer letters and negotiated salary packages with selected candidates
- Reviewed current recruitment strategies periodically to identify areas where improvements could be made
- Kept organization fully compliant with legal standards for EEO and ADA
Men's Department Manager
ZARA USA
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained visual displays according to company guidelines, ensuring appealing shopping experience for customers
- Conducted regular audits of inventory, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures
- Oversaw employee scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours while controlling labor costs
- Stayed informed of current fashion trends in menswear industry to provide knowledgeable recommendations for customers
- Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews for prospective hires within menswear department
- Monitored staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth within menswear department
- Addressed customer complaints or issues professionally and in timely manner
- Facilitated team-building activities among staff members to foster cohesive work environment
- Trained new employees on store procedures, policies, and product knowledge
- Handled escalated customer service situations, resolving conflicts effectively
- Oversaw employee recruitment, training and onboarding processes
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA USA
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Elevated visual presentations across lines by incorporating new trends and techniques
- Improved team members' visual merchandising skills with direct training and personalized coaching
- Coordinated merchandise shipments and ensured timely arrival of new products for display
- Supported business priorities and delivered on sales goals by smoothly planning daily and weekly merchandising workloads
- Photographed store displays for use in marketing materials
- Adhered to company branding guidelines while still exercising creativity in overall design approach
- Maintained clean, organized, and visually appealing store environments
- Collaborated with store managers to develop effective merchandising strategies
- Created maps during sale season to better understand sales flow of the store
Sales Associate
ZARA USA
San Diego, CA
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Demonstrated selling experience in fast-paced, service-oriented retail setting
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting customer needs
- Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales and process returns
- Supported team with receiving, pricing and merchandising
- Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with calm demeanor
- Monitored fitting rooms ensuring customers received assistance when required
- Replenished stock levels on shelves as needed during business hours
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor for optimal shopping experience
Education
High School Diploma -
High Tech High Media Arts
San Diego, CA06-2017
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Recruitment Marketing
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
Middleinitial
A
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Enrichment Coach
BeUtmost
08.2024 - Current
Regional Recruiter
ZARA USA
01.2022 - 08.2024
Men's Department Manager
ZARA USA
02.2021 - 02.2022
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA USA
02.2018 - 02.2021
Sales Associate
ZARA USA
12.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
High Tech High Media Arts
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
San Diego Mesa College