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Derek Araujo

Lodi,NJ

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented retail professional with a strong background in customer service, visual storytelling, and brand presentation. Experienced in visual merchandising, ensuring products are styled in a way that aligns with brand standards and enhances the guest shopping experience. Skilled at creating engaging displays, organizing product flow, and supporting inventory transitions. Passionate about delivering excellent guest service, driving sales, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Fluent in Spanish and adaptable to diverse team dynamics, with a strong eye for aesthetics and trend awareness.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Nordstrom
Miami, FL
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated with marketing team to create promotional materials for campaigns.
  • Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
  • Created innovative floor plans to maximize visibility of merchandise.

Barista/Social Media Coordinator

Nordstrom
Miami, FL
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Managed the store's social media presence, creating engaging content that increased follower engagement by 15%.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Barista/E-Commerce Assistant

Roast'd
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Handled online orders using Shopify, including printing labels, packaging, and shipping.
  • Maintained inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely restocking.

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
Hoboken, NJ
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Stocked shelves with products based on customer demand and sales trends.
  • Set up promotional displays within the store in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Ensured that all displays were properly merchandised with correct signage, pricing information, promotional materials.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
06-2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Promotional planning
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Market analysis
  • Mannequin styling
  • Coffee expertise
  • Creative problem solving
  • Javascript

Affiliations

  • Content Creation
  • Language Learning

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Full Stack Coding Bootcamp - Columbia University February 2023

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Nordstrom
04.2024 - 04.2025

Barista/Social Media Coordinator

Nordstrom
11.2023 - 04.2024

Barista/E-Commerce Assistant

Roast'd
01.2023 - 09.2023

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
12.2020 - 12.2021

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Bergen Community College

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