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Devon Adade

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Adept at transforming service and retail environments, I leveraged creative thinking and visual merchandising at Zara to enhance product appeal and sales. Skilled in Microsoft Office and attentive to detail, I excel in designing tailored service plans and engaging displays, driving efficiency and brand awareness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Coordinator /Social Service

Home/Life Services Inc.
Long Island City, NY
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisting residents with recreational activities to
  • Decorating and designing for important events
  • Conducting trainings with new staff on RA duties and procedures
  • Resource outreach programs to learn achieve a common goal
  • Completing notes in CARES
  • Creating or overseeing the development of care or service plans tailored to the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences

Visual Merchandiser/ Retail

Zara
Broadway, NY
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed and executed creative visual merchandising strategies to promote products and improve sales in alignment with brand aesthetic
  • Supervised and guiding staff towards maximum performance
  • Prepared and controlling the store’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
  • Supported the senior visual merchandiser in daily store layout planning, including product placement, signage, and window displays

Design Management /Retail

Park Banquet Hall
Manhattan, NY
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Created back drop designs for a variety of events with creative design materials
  • Sourced out fabrics, carpeting, and materials to meet client specific taste and satisfaction
  • Negotiated contracts with selected vendors and made payments as required
  • Negotiated contracts with selected vendors and made payments as required

Education

Liberal Arts Degree -

Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY
05.2028

Skills

  • Styling Assistant
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Creative thinking
  • Attentive to detail
  • Brand awareness
  • POS system
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Problem Solver
  • Effective listening
  • Comprehension
  • Microsoft Office 2013
  • Internet Explorer

Timeline

Service Coordinator /Social Service

Home/Life Services Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2024

Visual Merchandiser/ Retail

Zara
01.2021 - 01.2023

Design Management /Retail

Park Banquet Hall
01.2019 - 01.2021

Liberal Arts Degree -

Bronx Community College
Devon Adade