Jeremy Alvarado
Houston
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, adept in analytical thinking and problem solving. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Skilled in Photoshop and graphic design, I bring a unique blend of creative and analytical skills to drive business success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
AEG Vision
Houston
01.2024 - Current
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
- Calibrated and maintained optometric equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about services offered by the practice.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling follow-up visits or sending reminder notices for upcoming appointments.
- Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
- Facilitated the ordering and dispensing of eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring timely delivery to patients.
- Implemented infection control procedures for all optometric instruments and patient contact areas.
- Trained new staff on optometric testing procedures and clinic protocols.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was functioning properly before use.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
TARGET
Houston
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Lead team of 7-9 associates high volume, high traffic location
- Execute a fresh, full and food safe area during all operating hours leveraging strong inventory management, area routines and Food Safety policies and procedures
- Effectively communicate appropriate goals, results, and directives to team
- Execute fulfillment of web orders
- Analyze business reports to identify, gain understanding, and recommend solutions to missed opportunities and to positively impact store performance
- Foster a client focused team environment by driving volume and anticipating clients' needs
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends)
- Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies
- Execute visual merchandising updates and product placement within corporate guidelines and maintain visual expectations as defined by the Visual Merchandising Standards
- Create/Write schedules for department according to business needs
- Open/Close store regularly as part of managerial rotation
- Weekly Vendor Interactions (ordering for Alcohol/Coke/Pepsi/Dr.Pepper etc.)
CO-MANAGER
loft outlet
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Lead team of 15 associates and 2 sales leads in a high volume, high traffic location
- Consistently meet and exceed store goals in conversion, credit cards, shipment efficiency, and visual standards
- Effectively communicate appropriate goals, results, and directives to team
- Execute fulfillment of web orders
- Analyze business reports to identify, gain understanding, and recommend solutions to missed opportunities and to positively impact store performance
- Foster a client focused team environment by driving volume and anticipating clients' needs
- Assist with development of team to accomplish store's business objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, engagement, retention, and motivation
- Maintain the store's organization, appearance, and cleanliness according to SOP's
- Execute visual merchandising updates and product placement within corporate guidelines and maintain visual expectations as defined by the Visual Merchandising Standards
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
kate spade
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the warehouse
- Ensured proper execution and implementation of all policies procedures regarding picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management
- Trained and evaluated warehouse staff on effective inventory techniques and daily tasks
- Assisted and maintained appropriate inventory levels and product loss control
- Conducted physical counts of inventory and reconcile floor counts and inventory shipments
- Ensured compliance with safety codes, policies, and procedures of the Company and standards established by Occupational Safety & Health Administration
CO-MANAGER
charming charlie
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Interim GSM at highly visible $1.1M/year location
- Composed schedule while keeping within budgeted hours, coding hours, and ensuring proper sales floor coverage
- Regularly assisted Houston-area locations with visual merchandising and sales floor coverage
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised a team of 20 associates, 2 managers and 3 visual leads
- Analyzed business reports to ensure maximization of business at peak times and any areas of opportunity
- Lead in-store programs to drive employee engagement and overall sales results such as: Charmer of the Week, Sales Manager, district and company-wide contests
- Ensured store’s overall appeal – from the sales floor to the backroom - through merchandising training and leading visual changes
- Urgently resolved any and all customer issues in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
- Maintained and organized daily media while being LP guideline compliant
- Delegated and ensure completion of any corporate-initiated tasks
- Supervised shipment processing
- Facilitate pilot and regular visual updates
FULL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER
charming charlie
09.2010 - 11.2015
- Predominantly operations-based i.e
- Leading visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management
- Participated in opening process of flagship store location
- Analyzed business reports to ensure maximization of business at peak times and any areas of opportunity
- Urgently resolved any and all customer issues in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
- Maintained and organized daily media while being LP guideline compliant
- Delegated and ensured completion of any corporate-initiated tasks
- Supervised shipment processing
- Facilitate pilot and regular visual updates
Education
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Photoshop, Graphic Design, Traditional Drawing, Logo Design, Clay/Wood/Metal/Foam Sculpture
university of houston
05.2018
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- MS office
- Photoshop
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
Certification
Software Engineering Boot Camp - January 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Optometric Technician
AEG Vision
01.2024 - Current
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
TARGET
01.2020 - 12.2023
CO-MANAGER
loft outlet
10.2018 - 12.2019
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
kate spade
11.2016 - 10.2018
CO-MANAGER
charming charlie
11.2015 - 11.2016
FULL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER
charming charlie
09.2010 - 11.2015
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Photoshop, Graphic Design, Traditional Drawing, Logo Design, Clay/Wood/Metal/Foam Sculpture
university of houston
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