Anette Michelle Chavez
National City,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in retail, notably as a Buyer at Buffalo Exchange, where I excelled in fashion trend analysis and negotiation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales through effective communication and strategic sourcing. Skilled in inventory management and fostering strong customer relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Buffalo Exchange
San Diego, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated clothing, footwear, and accessories for quality, authenticity, condition, and resale value.
- Maintained current fashion trends for the store, customer demand, and company buying expectations.
- Negotiated prices with customers while delivering excellent customer service.
- Closely followed the fashion market for current trends and styles to maintain a profitable inventory.
- Processed and tagged inventory and maintained a clean stock organization.
- Maintained visual merchandising.
- Collaborated with team members to boost sales, provide great customer satisfaction, and buy needed profitable items.
Associate
Anthropologie
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed our fitting rooms, and have made close connections with the customers who shop at our store.
- Maintained floor service while keeping up with window displays.
- Assisted customers with product selections and styling advice.
- Collaborated with the team to maintain visual merchandising standards.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom efficiently.
- Communicated product knowledge to enhance customer experience.
Sales Associate
Reebok
San Diego, CA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Shared product knowledge with customers to describe the technology utilized in the clothing and shoes sold at our store.
- Handled inventory management by organizing stock and conducting regular audits.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate footwear and apparel for their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service and store efficiency.
- Maintained store displays to showcase new products and promotions effectively.
Sales Associate
American Eagle
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintaining social distancing among customers, regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas around the store.
- Highly flexible in terms of work position.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with a focus on satisfaction and support.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Sales Associate
Target
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Opened and helped set up the newly built store, along with other members.
- Handled inventory management by organizing stock and conducting regular audits.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Babysitter
Babysitter
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintained a safe environment.
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs.
- Provided a safe environment by monitoring behavior and enforcing rules.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Kinesiology, French and Francophone Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06.2023
High School Diploma - San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego, CA06.2019
Language Program - French and Francophone studies
EF Program
Paris, France06.2018
Transfer to UC - Kinesiology
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
- Translation skills
- French (conversational)
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Forecasting
- Sales development
- English
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Visual merchandising
- Negotiation techniques
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Market research
- Fashion trend analysis
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Resourcefulness
- Relationship building
- Procurement procedures
- Pricing
- Sales experience
- Negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
Awards
- High School Honor Roll received throughout all my four years of high school
- Language Course Abroad former EF program student
- High School Diploma Patrick Henry High School graduate
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- French (conversational)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Buyer
Buffalo Exchange
07.2024 - Current
Associate
Anthropologie
05.2021 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Reebok
10.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
American Eagle
09.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Associate
Target
10.2019 - 09.2020
Babysitter
Babysitter
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor’s degree - Kinesiology, French and Francophone Studies
San Diego State University
High School Diploma - San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
Language Program - French and Francophone studies
EF Program
Transfer to UC - Kinesiology
San Diego Mesa College