Christopher Gomez
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Designer Sales Associate at Nordstrom with a proven track record in visual merchandising and team collaboration. Skilled in layout design and project management, I enhanced customer engagement through innovative displays and strategic product placement, driving sales and fostering brand loyalty. Passionate about design research and teamwork.
Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Focused Designer proficient in using drafting instruments, paints and brushes and computer-aided design (CAD) equipment. Prepares sketches and detailed drawings to illustrate concepts and designs. Effectively collaborates with customers or design committees to gain buy-in and approval.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2022 - Current
- Designed visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and improve efficiency.
- Worked along brands with customer feed back on product.
- Conducted trend research to inform seasonal collections and product development strategies.
- Collaborated with Department Manager and Store Manager with product placement and brand adjacency.
Assistant Store Manager
Pacsun
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and store presentation.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic merchandising decisions for improved performance.
- Oversaw visual merchandising standards, enhancing product displays to increase customer engagement.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining strong relationships and promoting brand loyalty.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA12-2021
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA09-2018
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Layout design
- Concept development
- Computer literate
- CAD drafting
- Adobe creative suite
- Illustration
- Design research
- Project management
- Photography
- Rough sketching
- Design implementation
- Superb eye for detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Designer Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Pacsun
10.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Mt. San Antonio College