Christina Vargas
Las Vegas
Summary
Operation-focused professional with a background in retail leadership, team coordination, and workplace experience. Proven ability to manage daily operations, support teams, and create engaging, people-first environments. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards in fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Aerie
Las Vegas
10.2025 - Current
- Lead daily operations in a high-traffic environment, ensuring smooth execution of business functions and a consistently positive customer experience
- Supervised, coached and supported team members to maintain performance standards and foster a collaborative work environment
- Coordinated scheduling, shift coverage, and task delegation to optimize team efficiency and workflow
- Maintained visual and operational standards to create an engaging, well organized, and welcoming environment
- Resolved customer concerns and operational challenges quickly, using strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Supported execution of in-store initiatives, promotions, and events to enhance overall experience and engagement
- Managed inventory processes and coordinated vendor related tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
- Adapted to changing priorities in a fast paced setting while maintaining attention to detail service quality
Visual Merchandising Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
Las Vegas
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Led visual and environmental strategy to create an engaging, on brand in store experience that increased customer interaction and satisfaction
- Managed an executed floorsets, seasonal transitions, and merchandising updates in alignment with corporate standards and timelines
- Partnered with store leadership to align visual presentation with business goals, promotions, and traffic flow
- Supervised and trained team members on visual standards, ensuring consistency, and high-quality execution across all areas of the store
- Coordinated with cross functional teams to implement campaigns in store initiatives enhancing overall customer experience
- Maintained organization and operational efficiency of the sales floor and back room to support seamless daily operations
- Adapted quickly to shifting priorities, deadlines, and business needs in a fast pace environment
- Monitored store presentation and made real-time adjustments to optimize layout, flow and customer engagement
- Contributed to improved customer engagement through consistent visual execution and optimized store layout
Visual Merchandiser
Target
Las Vegas
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Executed visual merchandising standards to create a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment
- Supported implementation of corporate visual directives, promotions, and seasonal transitions with strong attention to detail any efficiency
- Collaborated with leadership team members to maintain brand consistency, enhance overall store presentation
- Assisted in managing workload, priorities, and timelines to ensure timely execution of visual updates
- Contributed to a positive team oriented environment by supporting daily operations and cross functional task
- Maintained high standards of organization and cleanliness across multiple departments
- Responded to operational needs in real time, helping ensure a smooth and efficient in-store experience
- Supported sales growth during seasonal transitions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas 12-2020
Skills
- Workplace Operations
- Team Leadership
- Customer & Employee Experience
- Vendor Coordination
- Event & Environment Support
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Aerie
10.2025 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
08.2020 - 10.2025
Visual Merchandiser
Target
08.2014 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Nevada Las Vegas