Lauren Alvarado
Spring
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored Zebra devices to ensure timely restocking of cosmetic and skincare products, prioritizing out-of-stock items.
- Managed daily freight pushes and completed inventory audits, ensuring stock levels were consistently met and merchandise was properly displayed.
- Provided personalized product recommendations based on extensive knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and skin types.
- Supported order fulfillment, assisted with register backups, and contributed to reducing customer wait times during peak periods.
Style Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered expert styling advice to customers in apparel categories, including men’s, women’s, children’s, and footwear.
- Managed priority pulls and freight, performing daily audits to ensure accurate stock levels and timely product availability.
- Supported fitting room operations by organizing and sorting returns, ensuring quick and efficient restocking.
- Collaborated with Visual Merchandisers to create impactful seasonal displays, using strategic merchandising techniques to drive sales.
- Advised customers on fashion trends to enhance personal style and wardrobe choices.
- Curated product selections to align with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
Guest Service and Checkout Advocate (Front of Store)
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by handling returns, price matches, and addressing customer inquiries with professionalism.
- Multitasked across departments (order pickups, defect processing, and checkout lanes), supporting efficient operations during peak traffic times.
- Organized and merchandised stray items, ensuring proper placement across departments to maintain store organization.
- Provided backup for checkout and guest service, ensuring smooth operations and enhancing guest satisfaction, especially during busy times.
Home & Specialty Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Managed priority pulls and restocked inventory in Domestic, Home Décor, and Specialty sections, ensuring availability and product placement.
- Delivered personalized recommendations for home goods, including bedding, furniture, and accessories, assisting customers with their purchases.
- Completed daily freight pushes, supported inventory audits, and re-merchandised to maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor.
- Led seasonal display setups, collaborating with leadership to communicate goals, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Managed high-priority, timed batches for Order Pickup and Ship From Store, processing up to 45+ items per batch under strict deadlines.
- Optimized workflows during high-volume periods, ensuring efficiency and collaborating with team members to meet performance targets.
- Assisted with inbound shipments, pallet preparation, and daily truck pickups to ensure smooth department operations.
- Developed expertise in inventory forecasting, partnering with fulfillment teams to meet online order deadlines and store inventory needs.
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
01.2019 - Current
- Managed Open Market and Dry Grocery sections, performing priority pulls, freight handling, and completing inventory audits.
- Unloaded shipments, ensuring proper storage and food safety compliance, particularly for perishable goods.
- Collaborated with vendors to manage product placements and support promotional activities for seasonal or bulky items.
- Assisted with order pickups and maintained a clean, organized work environment to support department operations.
Library Assistant/ Receptionist
Warren High School
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service to students, providing book recommendations and answering library inquiries.
- Assisted with book check-ins/check-outs and maintained organized library records for smooth operations.
- Collaborated with the librarian to design and implement events and reading programs, fostering excitement for reading among students.
- Gained proficiency in the Dewey Decimal System and maintained a calm, organized environment conducive to focused study and reading.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey, California01-2019
Bachelor's in Technology - Graphic Design
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-2029
Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Inventory Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Time Management
- Sales Floor Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Point of Sale (POS) System Proficiency
- Product Audits
- Order Fulfillment
- Store Operations
- Retail Sales Techniques
- Fitting Room Management
- Backroom Organization
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Retail experience
- Client relationship building
- Customer service
- Detail-orientated
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Image editing
- Creative thinking
- Adobe photoshop
- Creative and innovative
- Branding and identity
- Design thinking
- Visual communication
- Typography design
- Video editing
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
Timeline
Beauty Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
Style Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
Guest Service and Checkout Advocate (Front of Store)
Target
01.2019 - Current
Home & Specialty Consultant
Target
01.2019 - Current
Fulfillment Expert
Target
01.2019 - Current
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
01.2019 - Current
Library Assistant/ Receptionist
Warren High School
10.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Bachelor's in Technology - Graphic Design
Wilmington University