Claritsa Vargas
Garfield
Summary
Retail Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
CH Carolina Herrera
01.2023 - Current
- Managed the operational and financial aspects of the business, including payroll, inventory management, and ensuring accurate revenue reporting by partnering with headquarter departments
- Compiled weekly reports on sales, inventory and staff performance; utilized data to make strategic decisions regarding staffing and merchandise
- Recruited and developed associates towards enhancing performance and exceeding organizational targets
- Expanded client base 25% by consistently hosting innovative monthly client engagement events and enhancing customer loyalty within brand visibility.
Store Manager
Psycho Bunny
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Led grand opening efforts for Garden State Plaza location, achieving $1.5M in sales volume within 9 months by maximizing company KPIs
- Developed and trained a team, assigning roles focused on people, productivity, and presentation
- Managed payroll, hiring, recruiting, inventory, and loss prevention
- Traveled nationally to support other store locations, enhancing overall performance.
Store Manager
Footlocker Inc
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Consistently achieved highest sales performance in the district, averaging $10k-$40k in weekly sales
- Managed incoming shipments and online orders, ensuring timely processing and inventory accuracy
- Monitored sneaker releases to maintain company standards
- Organized stock room efficiently, collaborating with overnight team on stock layout.
Assistant Store Manager
Steve Madden
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Optimized store profitability by managing costs and staffing
- Developed associates based on retail metrics, enhancing store performance
- Prepared annual budgets, scheduled staff, and analyzed revenue variances
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to drive sales.
Education
Associate of Business Administration (A.B.A.) -
Bergen Community College
01.2023
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
01.2015
Skills
- Web Design
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Visual Merchandising
- Associate Development
- Loss Prevention
- Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership skills
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Manager
CH Carolina Herrera
01.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Psycho Bunny
08.2021 - 01.2023
Store Manager
Footlocker Inc
11.2017 - 08.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Steve Madden
09.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Business Administration (A.B.A.) -
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
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