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GABRIELA OLIVA MONTES

Denver,CO

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager/ Social Media Manage/ Inventory Manager/ Buyer, Store Manager

Gracie’s Boutique
04.2022 - Current

- Store Manager

  • Conduct day-to-day merchandising while also running in-store events, sales, & pop-ups
  • Hire/ Train, Schedule, and Coach to generate sales and customer growth both in person and online.

- Social Media Manager

  • Style, plan, and direct photo shoots on weekly-basis.
  • Edit, develop, and schedule content for our POS, all Social Media platforms including Website, View Shop, Emails, and Marketing Campaigns.
  • Respond to customer messages and posts while growing our online presence organically.

- Inventory Manager

  • Receive merchandise, enter items to, Website, and View Shop (on Instagram)
  • Consistently update the Website/ View Shop with inventory pictures and adjust the inventory on hand.

- Buyer

  • Attend Trade Shows both in Denver and out of state, as well as virtual meetings with Vendors/ Sale Reps.
  • Follow up with open POs, Backorders, and Vendor Returns.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of fashion trends for the future season.

Forecaster

Voncelle
01.2021 - Current
  • Created Mood Boards that include new themes, designs, and patterns.
  • Provided operational and creative support to designers while maintaining relationships with designers/vendors
  • Tracked competitor’s tactics on their Social Activity and shared content and using all the current Social Media platforms to increase sales volume.
  • Planned fashion shows to help promote the brand and increase sales.

Assistant Store Manager

Alchemy Works
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Engaged customers by providing knowledge of fabrics, fits, & functions of products.
  • Oversaw inventory: receiving, tagging, and merchandising inventory adjustments, store transfers, and shipments.
  • Placed orders and reorder of merchandise
  • Helped organize store events/ pop ups with local vendors.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities

Seasonal Associate

Burberry
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supported the sales team with retrieving merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Fulfilled Omni Channel stock orders and stock pull
  • Kept the back of the house tidy pre Retail Operations and Standards.
  • Upheld store structure with steaming, folding, and cleaning while keeping the store fully stocked
  • Kept track of merchandise at all times and reported challenges to store leads.

Store Manager

Kismet/ Luna & Jasper/ True Boutiques
10.2016 - 09.2020
  • On duty responsibilities; merchandised and tracked inventory.
  • Embraced fashion trends with the knowledge of local designer jewelry and accessories in the current market.
  • Strategize with both the events and social media/marketing team to drive volume in-person and on Social Media platforms.
  • Customer outreach using phone calls, emails, texts, and direct messaging.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing, Business Communications

Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO
2016

Timeline

Store Manager/ Social Media Manage/ Inventory Manager/ Buyer, Store Manager

Gracie’s Boutique
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Alchemy Works
08.2021 - 04.2022

Forecaster

Voncelle
01.2021 - Current

Seasonal Associate

Burberry
12.2020 - 01.2021

Store Manager

Kismet/ Luna & Jasper/ True Boutiques
10.2016 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing, Business Communications

Johnson & Wales University
GABRIELA OLIVA MONTES