Joshua Barrantes
Lawndale
Summary
Professional with robust experience in operational management, prepared to drive efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of work. Strong focus on optimizing processes, leading teams, and delivering results. Skilled in resource allocation, workflow optimization, and problem-solving. Known for adaptability, reliability, and fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager of Operations
Lululemon Athletica
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led team training initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in operations.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process enhancement and cost reduction.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects to align operational goals with strategic objectives.
- Collaborated with leadership to define operational strategies that support company growth objectives.
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
- Mentored new hires, guiding them through their roles while providing ongoing support for professional growth opportunities.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback while recognizing outstanding achievements as appropriate.
- Assisted in budget planning and tracking, ensuring financial targets were met or exceeded.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
General Merchandise Team Leader
Target
Rosemead, CA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead daily operations in high-volume departments (OTC, Pets, Chemicals).
- Manage, train, and schedule 10+ team members.
- Achieved 95%+ in-stock rate through data analysis and replenishment strategies.
- Execute planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional transitions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure guest satisfaction and efficiency.
Sales and Service Leader
Adidas
Venice Beach, CA
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily store operations, including opening/closing, scheduling, and cash management
- Trained, coached, and mentored associates to drive exceptional guest experiences and upselling results
- Selected as an Adidas Ambassador for major product launches and national events representing the brand at high-visibility activations
- Partnered with senior leadership to deliver operational excellence and consistent achievement of sales goals
- Implemented visual merchandising standards and ensured alignment with global brand directives
- Supported the rollout of RFID inventory system, improving accuracy and omni-channel fulfillment
- Led team through peak traffic seasons and product launches, maintaining strong service levels under pressure
- Spearheaded backroom organization and process improvements, steam-lining operations and improving efficiency
- Fostered a culture of collaboration, accountability and motivation increasing associate engagement
Sales Associate
Adidas
Camarillo, Commerce and Santa Monica, CA
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Expediently processed merchandise returns and exchanges while offering upsell products
- Efficiently managed all cashier functions while providing exceptional care to each customer
- Welcomed each customer warmly and help and suggestions to drive sales
- Effectively communicated with all levels of management, peers and customer.
- Consistently provided ideas & offered suggestions for sales and operational improvements
- Management consistently asked me to work in and support other stores
- Proactively assisted with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers' items
- Possess mastery of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Encouraged customers to place special orders online and assisted them on calling other stores to find desired items and secure the sale
- Back of House
- Received and Processed shipments in a fast, safe and organized manner
- Strictly followed Adidas marketing standards to store, display and price apparel
- Made moves for both apparel and footwear for an appealing visual experience in the store
- Excellent knowledge in product and placement in both sales floor and stock room
- Keen ability to maintain order of product in the stock room to be organized within categories
Education
BA - Sociology
California State University Chanel Islands
Camarillo, CA05.2024
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Da Vinci Communications High School
Hawthorne, CA06.2017
Skills
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Python
- Strong leadership, training, and collaboration skills
- Proactive, reliable, and quick learner with a 38 GPA
- Built working app through Direct TV coding program
- Community volunteer with Salvation Army initiatives
- Scheduling coordination
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Operations
Lululemon Athletica
08.2025 - Current
General Merchandise Team Leader
Target
08.2024 - 08.2025
Sales and Service Leader
Adidas
02.2022 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
Adidas
08.2017 - 02.2022
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Da Vinci Communications High School
BA - Sociology
California State University Chanel Islands