Juan Garcia
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Proven team member and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact success in multiple contexts. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance performance in high-stress and fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vendor Representative
Coty
09.2024 - Current
- Engaged with retailers to promote Coty product lines and enhance brand visibility.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers and boost sales performance.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align promotional strategies with vendor objectives.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for improved sales strategies.
- Assisted in training new team members on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
- Resolved vendor disputes effectively, maintaining positive working relationships.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences, in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
Retail Associate
Target
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to optimize inventory management and accessibility.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional events, display setups, and layout changes, driving sales during peak periods.
- Entrusted with training multiple new associates on company policies and procedures, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Certified in handling and operating electrical machinery, such as electric jacks and Work Assist Vehicles (WAV).
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of product relationships and the needs of our guests, always ready to accommodate and make suitable alternative substitutes.
- Continuously train, reference, and execute up-to-date store policy to ensure a positive experience for every guest, and employee.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Trained in multiple departments within the store and multi-task set priorities on a daily basis to ensure utmost efficiency.
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in coordinating community service projects, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Mentored peers in leadership skills, fostering a collaborative environment within the organization.
- Developed promotional materials for events, increasing awareness and attendance among members.
- Aided families in need during the holidays through the Hanover Township Holiday Program Toy Drive.
- I donated time and effort to help build a garden center for the Ahlstand Fieldhouse in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America for a preschool.
- Focused time and attention on the local level; helping elderly residents with housework and overall help around the house.
Athlete
Streamwood High School Volleyball
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed teamwork and communication skills through collaboration with coaches and teammates.
- Trained in advanced volleyball techniques, enhancing personal performance and contributing to team success.
- Assisted in organizing practice schedules and game strategies, improving overall team coordination.
- Mentored junior athletes on skill development, fostering a supportive training environment.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement, optimizing player strategies and tactics.
- Led team in prayer and a strong team bonding outings and dynamics that help build a closer-knit group of individuals turned friends.
- Adapted quickly to changes in competition schedules or environments, demonstrating mental agility and composure under pressure.
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities. Managing time effictely to execute in both fields.
- Maintained excellent physical conditioning through disciplined adherence to nutrition, exercise, and recovery plans.
- Conducted comprehensive opponent research to devise effective counter-strategies, elevating team success in competitive matches.
Group Musician
U-46 Mariachi Joya Dorada
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Learned, played, and memorized dozens of chords, songs, lyrics, and different arrangements of each, showing an ability to recall and effectively use resources in times of performance and high pressure.
- I learned and played three new instruments during my time and was entrusted with teaching new members the same, doing so at a high caliber to have the ensemble ready and sounding seamless for performances.
- I multi-tasked and led my group in keeping time while singing and playing at the same time, maintaining a calm and steady composure.
- Showed initiative by leading ensemble practices and performances, with the help of my peers, in times when our instructor was unavailable.
- Created a positive and welcoming growth environment by taking the time to connect and listen to the voices of my fellow musicians and our instructor.
- Performed quick thinking and efficient decision-making in times of mid-performance setbacks or malfunctions to, nonetheless, deliver an effective performance.
Volunteer
St. Ansgar Catholic Church
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Helped keep the church and its classrooms clean and organized by performing essential cleaning operations.
- Helped organize, set up, and run multiple stands and overall fundraisers needed to raise money for the church and charities in third-world regions.
- Traveled to Chicago near the Archdiocese of Chicago to help feed and organize a clothing drive for the homeless and those with economic needs.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science & Safety
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILHigh School Diploma -
Streamwood High School
Streamwood, IL05-2023
Skills
- Performance tracking
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Adaptable social skills to a number of situations
- Extensive customer service
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong recall ability
- Efficient multi-tasking
- Diligent and effective decision making
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vendor Representative
Coty
09.2024 - Current
Retail Associate
Target
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
09.2021 - 05.2023
Athlete
Streamwood High School Volleyball
03.2021 - 05.2023
Group Musician
U-46 Mariachi Joya Dorada
10.2018 - 05.2022
Volunteer
St. Ansgar Catholic Church
09.2017 - 05.2019
No Degree - Fire Science & Safety
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Streamwood High School