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Danielle Mendez

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Driven leader with a proven track record of elevating brands through team development, visual merchandising, and customer engagement. Skilled at analyzing business results and trends, as well as obtaining customer feedback, in order to enhance product offerings and ultimately increase sales.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Boutique Team Leader

Francesca's
08.2021 - Current
  • Took boutique from bottom 25 to top 100 in the company by recruiting, hiring, and training a whole new staff with a drive for success
  • Built company's loyalty program by maintaining #1 enrollment in the district
  • Gave product feedback to corporate based on customer requests and analysis of trends, positively impacting overall sales
  • Displayed impeccable visual standards, receiving numerous compliments from corporate visitors and customers alike
  • Contributed to the success of 5 other locations

Assistant Store Manager

White House Black Market
04.2014 - 06.2020
  • Built relationships with customers by providing an individualized experience unmatched by competitors, producing loyalty to the brand and the store
  • Showed resilience by leading team through numerous changes, boosting morale and retaining highly talented sales individuals
  • Led visual team by collaborating on over 70 floor sets, maintaining corporate standards while creatively solving any visual challenges

Education

Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising

University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN
08-2010

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Training
  • Customer Experience
  • Retail Sales
  • Fashion Styling
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Product and Trend Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Acumen

Interests

  • Fashion
  • Research
  • Styling
  • Wardrobe Planning
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Photography
  • Film & Theater
  • Salsa Dancing

Timeline

Boutique Team Leader

Francesca's
08.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

White House Black Market
04.2014 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising

University of Minnesota
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