Cristian Baracaldo CB
Inwood,NY
Summary
Professional with proven track record in visual merchandising, prepared for this role. Adept at creating compelling store layouts and displays that drive customer engagement and sales. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective execution of merchandising strategies. Skilled in spatial planning, trend analysis, and visual presentation, with keen eye for detail and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Alo
10.2023 - Current
- With more than 2 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends
- Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs
- Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers.
- Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility.
- Organized special events and in-store demonstrations that showcased new products, boosting brand awareness and sales performance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in the visual merchandising strategy, leading to higher satisfaction ratings.
- Maximized floor space utilization by creating innovative layouts for merchandise placement that optimized the shopping experience.
- Enhanced product visibility and attractiveness with innovative lighting techniques, drawing attention to key product lines.
- Contributed to company growth through targeted visual merchandising efforts that aligned with overall business objectives.
Server
Havanna Social
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Innkeeper
Stone Mountain Manor.
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Created and managed accurate occupancy forecasts and budgets.
- Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
- Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
- Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
- Coordinated with waitstaff to regularly clean buffet areas and refill hot and cold items quickly.
- Solicited and reviewed guest feedback and promptly resolved complaints.
- Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
MERCHANDISER MANAGER
Arturo Calle
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports
- Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions
- Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.
MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST
MNG ( MANGO)
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Cundinamarca
- Improved sales process and tracking with implementation of new point of sale (POS) system
- Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products
- Directed construction of product displays, following corporate planograms, promotions and seasonal trends
- Planned commercial displays to attract customers
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT
Bershka INDITEX
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Cundinamarca
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Used pallet jacks to move and position merchandise
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes
- Communicated with vendors to answer questions, order samples and resolve issues
- Produced weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly sales reports for senior management
- Anticipated and planned for department seasonal needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
Arturo
Bogota, Colombia01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Politecnico Gran Colombiano
Bogota, Colombia. 06.2012
Skills
- Promotional planning
- Retail display setup
- Merchandising
- Inventory management
- Trend Analysis
- Document preparation
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS Certified Merchandising Manager, Arturo Calle S.a.s. - 3 Years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Alo
10.2023 - Current
Server
Havanna Social
09.2022 - 09.2023
Innkeeper
Stone Mountain Manor.
04.2020 - 09.2022
MERCHANDISER MANAGER
Arturo Calle
08.2016 - 05.2019
MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST
MNG ( MANGO)
09.2015 - 06.2016
MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT
Bershka INDITEX
10.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
Arturo
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Politecnico Gran Colombiano
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