Overview
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Education
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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, California
01-2019

Bachelor's in Technology - Graphic Design

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
06-2029

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
Lauren Alvarado