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Jose Lara

Modesto,CA

Summary

Dynamic merchandising professional with a proven track record at Home Depot, excelling in assortment optimization and space planning. Adept at enhancing store layouts and driving sales through innovative strategies. Recognized for fostering teamwork and delivering impactful results, including successful promotional campaigns that elevated brand visibility and customer engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Execution Manager

Home Depot
04.2015 - Current
  • Conducted regular audits of stores'' compliance with company standards in visual presentation, signage, and promotional displays in line with vendors vision.
  • Recognized and championed safe behaviors with our teams creating a one team mentality with the stores in our district.
  • Leveraged technology tools for efficient data tracking and reporting, supporting informed decision-making processes communicating data to the team throughout the district.
  • Provided insightful feedback to product development teams, informing decisions on assortment planning and SKU rationalization.
  • Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in merchandising strategies following planograms.
  • Improved merchandising execution by implementing effective strategies and innovative display techniques through vendor funded projects.
  • Enhanced store appearance and customer experience through regular merchandising updates and maintenance with vendor feedback working through directing teams.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of special events and promotional campaigns within assigned region or territory.
  • Collaborated closely with store management and regional merchandising teams on creation of compelling visuals that elevated brand image while simultaneously driving sales performance.

Merchandising Supervisor

Home Depot
06.2008 - 04.2015
  • Recognized and championed safe behaviors with our teams creating a one team mentality with the store.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall teams performance, including staff training programs and operational efficiency enhancements.
  • Leveraged technology tools for efficient data tracking and reporting, supporting informed decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated closely with store manager and team to ensure consistency in merchandising standards across the whole store.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on team success.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Vendor

Stan Tashman & Associates
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
  • Met sales goals by offering excellent customer service.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the company without sacrificing quality.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Humpherys
Modesto

Associate of Arts - Ancient History

Valles De Vista Hermosa
Guatemala, Guatemala City
09-2000

Skills

  • Assortment optimization
  • Space planning
  • Store layout
  • Merchandise planning

Languages

English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Merchandising Execution Manager

Home Depot
04.2015 - Current

Merchandising Supervisor

Home Depot
06.2008 - 04.2015

Vendor

Stan Tashman & Associates
03.2007 - 10.2008

Associate of Science - Biology

Humpherys

Associate of Arts - Ancient History

Valles De Vista Hermosa

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