Ayana Gonzalez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeking a challenging position that fosters skill enhancement and career growth. Proven expertise in developing cohesive branding strategies across diverse product marketing channels, with a strong track record of designing impactful in-store displays and advertising initiatives that elevate brand awareness and drive revenue. History of success in crafting innovative approaches while collaborating effectively at all organizational levels to ensure seamless implementation. Committed to leveraging creativity and strategic insight to contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Champs Sports, Flagship Location
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Visually merchandised the store according to sale plans and goals.
- Proficient in all operational roles.
- Initiated and fostered innovative ideas.
- Embraced diversity among customers, associates, management and communities.
- Developed visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align visual merchandising strategies with marketing initiatives.
Sales Associate
Champs Sports, Flagship Location
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to effectively upsell products.
- Multitasked sales floor roles.
- Sought solutions when problems arose.
- Worked collectively with team members to operate sales floor.
Education
Bachelors - Liberal Arts and Sciences
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, Illinois12-2022
Skills
- Technical: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Typing: 50 wpm
- Customer experience
- Creative vision
- Market research
- Sales analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Marketing
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Champs Sports, Flagship Location
01.2023 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Champs Sports, Flagship Location
08.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelors - Liberal Arts and Sciences
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Overview
The ability to handle a wide range of tasks, works independently and collectively, attentive to detail, well organized, and enjoys the challenges of supporting staff. Holds excellent verbal and written communication skills, has the ability to prioritize and multi-task projects in a fast paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
Coursework
POLS 356 Constitutional Law: Women, Gender, and Privacy
A multidisciplinary examination of U.S. constitutional law and politics in shaping issues of gender, privacy, race, and sexual orientation; including reproduction, labor, sexual harassment, political participation, and women and crime.
SOC 425 Race and Ethnicity
Critical examination of the conceptual frameworks and empirical findings in the study of race and ethnicity.