André Quiroz
New York,NY
Summary
Detailed Retail Store Manager striving to maintain high standard of customer service and morale. Expertise in scheduling, marketing in-store promotions and merchandising. This is balanced as a hard working NYU Marketing student, ambitiously looking to learn and create a larger understanding in the Marketing and PR world. I am also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, giving me skills in resolving personnel conflicts, time management and work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Inkerman Shoe Co.
New York , NY
2023.07 - Current
- Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
- Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members.
- Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
- Simultaneously, my role extends to social media outreach and collaborations. This entails identifying and building partnerships with influencers, bloggers, and other brands to enhance the store's online presence.
Head Bartender
Osteria Carlina
- Current
- Established standard operating procedures for daily bar set up, use and break down for the launching of a new restaurant
- This also includes the streamlining of wine and cocktail distribution during operations to maximize customer experience
- Cooperative creation of cocktails with the Beverage Director before opening, as well as individually created cocktails and mocktails for the summer and fall seasons
- Worked daily with management to establish clear communication between the bar, service and the back of the house
- Closing and opening the restaurant, working on breaking down tips and pay by point system for all front of the house employees.
Bartender/Server
JW Marriott Kessler Collection
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Developed an understanding of the corporate work space with the service industry and assisted management in the training of 30+ employees across the different locations on property
- Worked with the head bartender of my location to create seasonal drinks, as well as holiday themed cocktails.
Producer/Set designer
Ooki Cinema
2018.07 - 2021.05
- Oversaw general logistics for South Carolina Tourism, DSS Water, and California Energy commercial shoots
- Coordinated budgets, schedules, and equipment rental for film productions
- Designed and supervised teams under the Art Department for the construction of a variety of different sets.
Infantry Marine (Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
2014.07 - 2018.07
- Served four years in the infantry as a machine gunner in 1st battalion 8th marines and 1st battalion 6th marines
- During my time with V 1/6, I deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to several countries, where I applied conflict resolution and critical thinking under high stress
- Trained over 300 Marines in Machine Gun employment, and 50+ in encrypted Radio Communications.
Education
Historic Preservation and Restoration -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA2021-05
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High
Miami, FL2014-05
Bachelors of Science - Marketing Analytics -
New York University
New York, NYSpring semester -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google workspace, Production Scheduling, Mixology (Well versed)
- Masonry (basics), Carpentry (advanced), blacksmithing (Basics), Historic Painting, Roofing and Framing
- Python (Basics)
- SQL Database Management (Basics)
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Customer Relations
- Sales Leadership
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Basic working proficiency)
Accomplishments
- Member of the National Technical Honors Society
- Member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society
- Meritorious Award for exceptional skill in radio communications as a junior enlisted in the Marine Corps
Affiliations
- Event Chairman - NYU SVA (Student Veteran Association)
- Volunteered for work in different Non-profits such as "Honor Flight", which works on honoring and thanking the Americans who secured our freedom by bringing them to the nation's capital to see the memorials that commemorate their service.
- Into physical activities such as mountaineering, rock climbing or soccer. I am also into challenges like marathons or triathlons.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
Inkerman Shoe Co.
2023.07 - Current
Bartender/Server
JW Marriott Kessler Collection
2021.08 - 2022.08
Producer/Set designer
Ooki Cinema
2018.07 - 2021.05
Infantry Marine (Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
2014.07 - 2018.07
Head Bartender
Osteria Carlina
- Current
Historic Preservation and Restoration -
Savannah Technical College
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High
Bachelors of Science - Marketing Analytics -
New York University
Spring semester -
Coastal Carolina Community College
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