With my extensive retail background, I hope to seek a position that not only utilizes my talents and skills, but provides the opportunity to continue learning and the freedom to reimagine the industry.
Hi, I’m
Christina Torres
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Walgreens
Senior Merchandising Analyst
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchants, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Asset Protection and Supply chain to ensure alignment of objectives across departments
- Developed visual merchandising plans for stores based on customer insights and brand standards.
- Analyze and identify opportunities within existing categories
- Execute product launches in more than 8k stores across several categories. Major projects include OTC Hearing Aids Pilot, Covid Testing, Store Specific Initiatives, Vendor Focus projects, and New Store Openings
- A leader in various workstreams to improve and simplify company processes
- Perform regular audits of retail stores to ensure compliance with corporate policies regarding merchandising standards
- Evaluated digital presence by product, service or brand to help define digital strategies.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to assortment building
- Partner with Store Operations on store ticket resolutions
- Onboard and mentor Space Analysts
- Active member of Business Resource Groups, including WAG Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage and Environmental Sustainability
Claire’s Inc.
Global Assistant Buyer
07.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize profits by providing analytical, creative, and managerial support to the Buyer
- Provide competitive trend analysis and innovation to capture all sales opportunities
- Partner with various cross functional departments to ensure correct execution of assortment strategy
- Obtain ownership categories for the leading department in sales as well as the most SKU intensive categories: Hair and Jewelry.
ULTA Beauty
Prestige Sales Manager
11.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Lead the team through ULTA Beauty’s mission, vision, and values to develop a high-performing staff that consistently delivers top-line sales growth within the prestige category (high-end beauty and services)
- Host all brand focus events at the Roosevelt Collection Mall, which was one of the first stores to exceed an event goal by 124% in the region
- I, also, represented ULTA Beauty at trade shows including the Beauty Show of America 2018.
Whole Foods Market
Buyer
06.2011 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Represented and promoted the WholeBody team’s holistic/natural skincare and lifestyle products
- Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, enforcing regulatory compliance, developing/hosting special events, and mentoring/training associates for development
- I have established relationships with new vendors like The Honest Company, but also volunteered with local brands like Bright Endeavors and Homestead Beeswax
- I hosted book signing events on new launches like Anupy Singla’s Vegan Indian Cooking, or Fashion shows featuring sustainable clothing brands.
Education
Dominican University
Business Administration
01.2018
University Overview
Skills
- Purchase Ordering Software: AS400/ADR7, Direct Vendor Ordering (DVO), IRMA, and PowerBi
- Space Planning Software: JDA/BlueYonder, Data Manager, Golden/SQL Query Tool
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Advance Excel, OneNote
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
References
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA) 2023
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Senior Merchandising Analyst
Walgreens
05.2020 - Current
Global Assistant Buyer
Claire’s Inc.
07.2018 - 04.2020
Prestige Sales Manager
ULTA Beauty
11.2015 - 07.2018
Buyer
Whole Foods Market
06.2011 - 11.2015
Dominican University
Business Administration
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