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Elissa Perez

Kearny

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Nordstrom, excelling in sales strategy and team leadership. Adept at driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer service through effective product training. Recognized for trend analysis and visual merchandising skills, consistently achieving sales goals while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Nordstrom
New York
08.2024 - Current
  • Led team of sales associates and collaborated to achieve sales goals
  • Partnered with management on developing strategic plans for achieving strategic aims.
  • Sustained current knowledge of designer fashion while facilitating training for product expertise.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Collaborated with brand representatives to evaluate sales trends and determine required product updates. Assisted in hosting educational sessions for brands, focusing on product knowledge enhancement.

Trainee

Nordstrom
New York
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • acquired skills to excel as assistant selling manager
  • Mastered the delivery of world-class service while overseeing a team of experienced sales associates and stylists.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Fulfillment Associate and Visuals Trainee

Target
Clifton
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Gathered and organized customer orders efficiently under strict deadlines.
  • Guided team during holiday to guarantee customer orders were prepared and accurate.
  • Worked within a team of 50+ people across multiple departments to assist in store visuals, register duties, and assist wherever needed.
  • Trained alongside the Visual Merchandiser in setting planograms and communicating company standards from a visual standpoint to the store’s team.

Intern

Montclair State University NJ
Montclair
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated curation of website enabling student art display and sales
  • Managed comprehensive onboarding process for new artists within program
  • Authored blog articles addressing contemporary trends in fashion and museum curation

Education

Fashion

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05-2022

Skills

  • Sales strategy and execution
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Operational efficiency
  • Trend analysis
  • Product training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Graphic design and media

Affiliations

  • trend forecasting
  • painting
  • graphic design
  • dance and performing arts
  • styling

Timeline

Nordstrom
08.2024 - Current

Trainee

Nordstrom
06.2024 - 08.2024

Fulfillment Associate and Visuals Trainee

Target
05.2023 - 06.2024

Intern

Montclair State University NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022

Fashion

Montclair State University