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Daniela Peña Garza

New York City,USA

Summary

Dynamic Commercial Specialist with H&M, skilled in strategic planning and project management. Proven track record in executing successful merchandising initiatives. Adept at fostering strong team collaboration and communication, consistently working to maximize selling potential across diverse markets by securing a strong commercial plan and facilitating execution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Specialist Region Americas

H&M
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Work with Commercial Merch Manager to develop and execute the regional commercial plan across digital and retail channels
  • Adapt and adjust global commercial plan to regional demand, creating local relevance needs
  • Responsible for all store communications, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Customer Activation, Digital, Visual, Sales) to implement the merchandising strategy.
  • Contribute to driving revenue growth through effective merchandising initiatives and performance tracking

Additional to CS responsibilities:

  • Close collaboration with Internal Comms for NA and LATAM to create seamless store communication in EN, FR and ES
  • Communication with WH NCG and Sales Market Store Ops to secure store material arrivals and correct quantification to stores
  • Work with IO to plan and secure price changes in all markets
  • Project Manage all commercial activations, securing stakeholders meet expectations and deadlines provided

Merchandise Specialist Ladieswear USA

H&M
New York, NY
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Expert on driving profitable net growth for the country, executing Global and Regional strategies to maximize selling
  • Deep data analyzing to understand consumer behavior and forecast tendencies for future commercial actions and reduction strategies to create the best customer offer
  • Always working hand in hand with Regional, Commercial and Area teams
  • Constant sales follow up to act accordingly, optimizing net selling and maximizing selling potential
  • Travelling stores to have a clear overview of current selling/stock situation, making me able to give feedback for accurate allocation and garment distribution throughout different store segments/areas
  • Coaching Areas and SM/DM by working with commercial actions and KPI's to drive selling

Merchandise Specialist Ladieswear LATAM

H&M
Mexico, CDMX
01.2018 - 03.2023

Same responsibilities as above, with some additional tasks:

  • Responsible for 3 sales markets: Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador
  • Stock Management full ownership within my concept, creating commercial impact with the right product in the right stores at the right time
  • Drove local Equatorial Strategy in MX with successful roll out to CO/EC and additional stores to maximize selling potential
  • Previously Merch Specialist experience in Kidswear and Divided for MX
  • Additional to MS responsibilities: Support SCM in Commercial Planning & Review and Team Leader support for +6 months

Store Supervisor

H&M
Monterrey, NL
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Worked with management team to implement proper store operations
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet daily sales
  • Worked with HR in Team Assessments for 5 new store openings
  • Coached and trained new and current staff for different store functions (BOH, Shop floor, COR, store routines, efficiency)

District Sales Manager

SHASA
Mexico, CDMX
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Drove sales and staff management for 16 stores in 2 different districts
  • Weekly store visits to validate execution in sales floor and store operations
  • Weekly meetings with head office to align goals and set clear objectives
  • Before District Manager, I joined this company as a Store Manager, managing a new store opening and then transitioning to the Flagship store as Store Manager

Education

Certificate - Brand Driven Innovation

CEDIM The School of Design
Monterrey, MX
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Industry Management

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
11.2013

Some College (No Degree) - International Business Management

ITESM Tecnológico De Monterrey
Monterrey, MX
12-2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills & decision making
  • Data-driven strategic planning
  • Self-motivated & goal driven
  • Strong interpersonal skills & team building
  • Proactive with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proficient project management

Clifton Strengths

  • Command: Comfortable with taking control of a situation and decision making.
  • Woo: Build networks by connecting people with each other, much helpful with teamwork and team building.
  • Communication: Ability and ease to communicate clearly to different audiences.
  • Strategic: Create alternative options for different scenarios.
  • Self-Assurance: Confident in taking risks and being able to manage.

Timeline

Commercial Specialist Region Americas

H&M
04.2024 - Current

Merchandise Specialist Ladieswear USA

H&M
03.2023 - 04.2024

Merchandise Specialist Ladieswear LATAM

H&M
01.2018 - 03.2023

Store Supervisor

H&M
12.2016 - 12.2017

District Sales Manager

SHASA
01.2016 - 11.2016

Certificate - Brand Driven Innovation

CEDIM The School of Design

Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Industry Management

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising

Some College (No Degree) - International Business Management

ITESM Tecnológico De Monterrey
Daniela Peña Garza