Antonio Ayala
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Foot Locker Inc, excelling in data analysis and visual merchandising. Proven track record of enhancing sales performance and driving team collaboration. Skilled in SKU management and vendor engagement, consistently delivering insights that elevate buying strategies and optimize store layouts for maximum impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Buying Coordinator
Foot Locker Inc
Florida
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Contributed to buying team by assisting with buy plans and assortment selections.
- Participated in marketing and visual meetings to enhance store vision.
- Tracked sales reports, providing insights to buying and allocation teams.
- Developed competitive research reports to analyze promotions and competitor products.
Merchandising Support Specialist
Foot Locker Inc
Florida
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Create and manage purchase orders
- Create, manage and track skus
- Provide additional assistance to buying, allocation and marketing teams
- Track sales reports and provide insights to buying and allocation teams
Store Manager
Foot Locker Inc
Florida
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Currently have an increase in all controllable metrics(OSAT, FLX, Fullfillment, E-receipts, etc.)
- Created different awards for the entire district to promote the leading sellers and associates who receive survey compliments
- Revamped entire store layout for better merchandise representation
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker Inc
Florida
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Motivated, lead and inspired employees to reach sales goals and personal goal at 2 different 6 million dollar stores
- Created different competitions to push sales, FLX numbers, and minimize attendance issues
- Helped store manager with merchandising, stocking, hiring and training.
Operations Specialist/Lead
Nike
Orlando, Fl
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Took care of all supply ordering for the store
- Performed start of day and end of day for the store.
- Counted and processed money for a store that made $56 million.
- Sent out cash deposits, ordered change and managed the safe receipts.
- Created different tracking and incentive programs to promote sales and challenge associates
- Assisted with the hiring, scheduling and onboarding in a store of about 200 associates.
Athlete - Sales Associate
Nike
Orlando, Fl
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated high level of product knowledge while engaging with customers and exceeding sales goals
- Facilitated customers in identifying products to maximize performance
- Processed payments in excess of $10000 daily at the #1 Factory Store in the world –Orlando, Fl.
Education
Masters of Science - Entertainment Business/Sports Marketing
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Fl02.2017
Bachelors of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Fl06.2015
Skills
- Data analysis and visualization
- Visual merchandising and strategy
- SKU management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Vendor engagement and management
- Purchase order processing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Buying Coordinator
Foot Locker Inc
05.2025 - 12.2025
Merchandising Support Specialist
Foot Locker Inc
05.2022 - 05.2025
Store Manager
Foot Locker Inc
03.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker Inc
03.2020 - 03.2021
Operations Specialist/Lead
Nike
01.2016 - 01.2019
Athlete - Sales Associate
Nike
01.2014 - 01.2015
Masters of Science - Entertainment Business/Sports Marketing
Full Sail University
Bachelors of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University