Carmina De Lucia
Summary
Dedicated Professional experienced in delivering quality outcomes in challenging assignments. Achieved results through strong communication and teamwork abilities while focusing on company goals. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance contributions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Ulta
Clifton
07.2025 - Current
- Oversees the overall merchandising strategy for the highest-volume store in the region, ensuring optimal product placement and visual presentation.
- Manages a team of over 50 associates, providing guidance and support to drive sales and meet performance targets.
- Increases overall store profitability through effective cost-control measures, including reducing shrinkage/theft rates and optimizing staffing levels based on traffic patterns.
- Conducts weekly inventory cycle counts and ensures inventory is accurately counted.
- Handles cash and register operations and ensures online orders for store pickup and ship-from-store are completed on time.
- Oversees truck processing, including receiving pallets, sorting merchandise, replenishing the sales floor, and leading a team to ensure timely completion.
- Oversees stockroom management while following protocols for planograms and store standards.
Supervisor
Lidl
Pompton Lakes
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Delegated tasks to associates and supported management and staff members.
- Stocked products in various departments while maintaining cleanliness, freshness, and store appearance.
- Handled cash and safe operations.
- Followed procedures for the meat, poultry, and fish departments, as well as thaw-and-serve items.
- Prepared baked goods and other items for the bakery department.
Retail Merchandiser
Apollo Retail Specialists
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Ensured cosmetic products, graphics, and displays were visually appealing to attract and engage shoppers.
- Maintained proper inventory levels and pricing for cosmetic products.
- Responsible for heavy parts ordering, accurate and timely project execution, and thorough daily reporting.
Graphic Designer / Printer
JN Gifts
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Edited files for print on various products and labels and printed custom orders.
Automotive Photographer
Automotive Resource Management
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Photographed vehicles for online sales listings.
- Prepared vehicles for used car lots and transported them to various locations.
Digital Printing Specialist
Incredible Cookies
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Edited files for print on edible products and labels and printed and packaged custom orders.
- Photographed images for the company website.
- Handled packages and prepared shipments.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to dispense medications, process insurance claims, and provide frontline customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided customer service and maintained overall store upkeep.
Group Leader
AlphaBEST Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensured the safety of children in the before- and after-school care program.
- Implemented curriculum activities and enrichment programs for students.
Baker Assistant
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Baked fresh bread and pastries needed daily for the café.
- Performed stocking, food preparation, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as needed.
- Supported management and team members.
Rideshare Driver
Uber
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided customer service by safely transporting passengers and goods to destinations while efficiently using GPS systems.
- Maintained a clean vehicle and completed administrative tasks as required.
- Achieved and maintained a perfect 5-star rider rating.
Product Photographer / Graphic Designer
Capelli New York
South Hackensack
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Photographed fashion and sports product samples, including ghost mannequin apparel images, and processed them for print and web use.
- Created and revised planograms for the sales department.
- Archived photographs and catalog sheets.
- Printed and prepared signage for the retail department.
Sales Associate
Pier 1 Imports
Secaucus
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted customers in person, over the phone, and online.
- Operated cash registers and created customer orders.
- Stocked merchandise and maintained a clean sales floor.
Junior Designer
Allure Home Creations
Boonton
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Facilitated communication between the art director, designers, and overseas factories.
- Created and revised catalog sheets and presentation boards for sales.
- Archived catalog sheets, samples, and references.
- Coordinated with factories to ensure proper product sampling.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Graphic Design
The State University of New Jersey, Newark College of Arts and Sciences
Newark, NJSkills
- Retail Space Planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Planograms
- Product Development
- E-Commerce
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Marketing
- Branding
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Product Photography
- Brand photography
- Typography
- Printing
- Digital Printing
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Retail Sales
- Customer support
- Cash Register Operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Office software
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Inventory Control
- Computer Skills
- Windows & Mac Systems
- Employee Development
- Windows & Mac Systems
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
Ulta
07.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Lidl
08.2024 - 07.2025
Graphic Designer / Printer
JN Gifts
08.2024 - 11.2024
Automotive Photographer
Automotive Resource Management
01.2024 - 06.2024
Digital Printing Specialist
Incredible Cookies
10.2023 - 12.2023
Group Leader
AlphaBEST Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
08.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
06.2022 - 08.2023
Retail Merchandiser
Apollo Retail Specialists
02.2022 - 07.2025
Rideshare Driver
Uber
06.2021 - 03.2022
Baker Assistant
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 06.2022
Product Photographer / Graphic Designer
Capelli New York
09.2013 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Pier 1 Imports
08.2012 - 03.2015
Junior Designer
Allure Home Creations
05.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Graphic Design
The State University of New Jersey, Newark College of Arts and Sciences