Jared Castaneda
Harlingen,USA
Summary
Dynamic Visual Merchandiser with a proven track record at H&M, skilled in creative display development and sales analysis. Adept at enhancing customer engagement through innovative seasonal planning and effective team collaboration. Passionate about driving sales and elevating brand presence while ensuring attention to detail in all visual strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Brownsville, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing sales by using visual merchandising techniques.
- Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
- Ensured all signage was up-to-date and accurately reflected current promotions.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as ladders or power tools.
- Planned seasonal changes in store layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.
- Inspected existing displays regularly to ensure they were up to company standards.
- Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on proper display techniques for different types of merchandise.
- Trained new staff members on visual merchandising principles and processes.
- Assessed inventory levels and restocked items as needed to maintain attractive displays.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store or online catalogs.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Analyzed sales data to identify high-performing products and adjust visual strategies to increase underperforming categories.
- Managed visual merchandising calendar, keeping track of all upcoming promotions, events, and seasonal changes.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Store Manager
Procured Life + Home
Harlingen, USA
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.
- Worked a flexible schedule.
- Organized items in visually appealing manner.
- Social media management.
- Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
- Conducted research on trends in retail design, color schemes, lighting, display techniques.
Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21
Mercedes, Texas
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing sales by using visual merchandising techniques.
- Managed an efficient workflow between the Visual Merchandising department and other departments within the company.
- Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
- Planned seasonal changes in store layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.
- Inspected existing displays regularly to ensure they were up to company standards.
- Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Mercedes, USA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
- Retrieved alternate sizes upon request.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.
- Worked a flexible schedule.
- Organized items in visually appealing manner.
Office Intern
Downtown Improvement District
Harlingen, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, copying paperwork, and delivering packages.
- Answered quickly and efficiently.
- Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
- Screened and verified visitors.
- Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
- Promoted welcoming environment while managing receptionist area.
- Walked visitors to personnel and meeting locations.
- Managed clerical needs of office employees including copying, faxing, and file management.
- Replenished office inventory, removed trash, and delivered files to employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Premier High School San Juan
San Juan, TX, USA06-2017
Skills
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Self-directed
- Customer Relations
- Enthusiasm
- Time Management Ability
- Visual merchandising
- Seasonal planning
- Sales analysis
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Overstock strategy
- Space planning
- Lighting techniques
- Workload planning
- Retail sales campaigns
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
11.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Procured Life + Home
06.2019 - 08.2024
Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21
03.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Forever 21
03.2017 - 03.2018
Office Intern
Downtown Improvement District
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Premier High School San Juan
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