Daniel Ortiz
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Results-driven with more than15 years of experience in retail industry. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Effective merchandising professional bringing demonstrated success in leveraging visual display prowess to express brand vision. Quick-learning and creative with aptitude for surmounting challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Coordinator
Third Channel
04.2022 - Current
- Develop creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers
- Organize store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards
- Collaborated with store managers to optimize product placement and enhance customer experience
- Inspected existing displays regularly to ensure they were up to brand standards
- Assessed inventory levels and restocked items as needed to maintain attractive displays
- Ensured all mannequins were dressed in current fashion trends
- Provided support during seasonal launches of new collections and promotions
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Drafted detailed reports on store performance for client review
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members
Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail Solutions
10.2017 - Current
- Strong execution and implementation of merchandising and/or creative planograms/directives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop pricing strategies that meet business objectives
- Provided training and guidance on proper merchandising techniques to staff members on an ongoing basis
- Prepared weekly reports detailing progress made towards achieving set goals related to merchandise planning and procurement
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management
- Updated seasonal displays for windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines
- Communicating in a timely and effective manner (both verbal and written)
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales
- Client liaison with all store personnel strong relationships at the door level
Visual Supervisor
Levis Strauss & Co
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed eye-catching window displays that captured consumer attention and encouraged foot traffic into the store.
- Trained and mentored junior visual team members, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on excellence in visual presentation.
- Collaborated with store management to develop visually appealing sales floor layouts, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales.
- Oversaw installation of new fixtures and display components, ensuring seamless integration into existing store layout while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined merchandise turnover process, reducing downtime between seasonal changes and ensuring timely product presentation to customers.
Lead Athlete Specialist
Under Armour
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed my teams work load to ensure productivity and efficiency
- Meeting and exceeding company target goals
- Understanding athletes needs while building up sales through outfitting
- Introduced sales, promotions and other brand initiatives to gain athlete loyalty
- Fostered relationships with existing athletes by providing excellent customer service
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for achieving business goals
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy at all times
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Visual Merchandiser
Gap Inc
01.2007 - 04.2016
- Executing window directives for campaign updates
- Partnering with corporate personnel to ensure company floorsets are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring the visual upkeep of multiple store departments
- Leading seasonal training workshops to maintain and develop talent
- Assisting at corporate show rooms to prepare for buyers
- Organized store fixtures and visual merchandising standards
- Ensured all signage was up-to-date and accurately reflected current promotions
- Planned attractive visual concepts for window displays
- Meeting and exceeding company goals through exceptional customer service
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln High School
Yonkers, NY06.2007
Skills
- Able to lift 40 lbs
- Merchandising logistics
- Sales Techniques
- Merchandising installations
- Store maintenance
- Visual displays
- POS systems knowledge
- Floor set design
- Fluent Spanish
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managing inventory
- Networking
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- High-energy attitude
- Retail Operations
- Promotional Planning
- Report Generation
- Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Visual Supervisor
Levis Strauss & Co
03.2024 - 11.2024
Merchandise Coordinator
Third Channel
04.2022 - Current
Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail Solutions
10.2017 - Current
Lead Athlete Specialist
Under Armour
12.2015 - 10.2017
Visual Merchandiser
Gap Inc
01.2007 - 04.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln High School
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