Cassandra Bridget Garcia
Aurora,IL
Summary
Experienced and motivated Apparel Captain with over 5 years of customer service and retail experience, including 3 years with the brand. Strong foundation in visual merchandising, product placement, and team leadership. Proven ability to execute floor sets, drive product flow, and coach teams on brand presentation standards. Passionate about creating compelling visuals that enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Ready to apply a creative and strategic mindset to a Lead Visual Merchandiser role while contributing long-term to the brand’s success and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser Captain
adidas
Aurora, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Managing product placement and processing shipment to ensure apparel styles are efficiently stocked and displayed according to brand standards.
- Checking and maintaining apparel presentation at the end of the night to keep the sales floor clean, organized, and fully stocked for the next day’s opening.
- Ensuring that all sizes are consistently available on the floor, quickly replenishing sold-out items to maintain inventory flow and meet customer demand.
- Coaching team members on visual merchandising techniques and store presentation standards.
Asistant Manager
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Aurora, IL
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Managing daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and team supervision.
- Helped new team members get comfortable with food prep, customer service, and store routines through hands-on training and support.
- Making and decorating chocolate dipped apples with fun colors and toppings to create displays that caught customers’ attention and helped increase sales.
- Assisting with inventory management, restocking, and placing orders to maintain product availability.
- Wrote and updated the store menu, using creativity to highlight seasonal items and make products more appealing to customers.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05.2021
Skills
- Assistant manager experience
- Customer service (5 years)
- Problem-solving
- Visual presentation
- Leadership
- Sales
- Planning
- Creativity
- Communication
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Organizing
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser Captain
adidas
03.2022 - Current
Asistant Manager
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
03.2019 - 06.2021
High school diploma - undefined
East Aurora High School