Maria G. Estrada
Buda
Summary
Retail management professional prepared to drive store performance and enhance customer experiences. Expertise in operational efficiencies and staff development. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic retail challenges. Proficient in sales strategies and inventory control.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager III
Sunglass Hut Outfitters Cabela's
Buda, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Led team to achieve sales targets through effective visual merchandising strategies.
- Enhanced customer experience by training staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to improve team productivity.
- Temporary Market Manager assignment across two locations, including a $2.1M store; retained responsibility for $1.1M home store
Assistant Store Manager I
Sunglass Hut Outfitters
Round Rock, TX
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Led team in achieving sales targets and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to optimize store layout and display effectiveness.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and minimizing shrinkage.
Sales Manager
SUNGLASSHUT - Belk
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Building a new segment within the brand while working in partnership with the Store/Center Manager to oversee all daily functions of the store, including developing strategies to drive Sales within season, enforce partner store/brand policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base. $Platinum Plus Store. Met Goal expectations
Sales Manager
SUNGLASS HUT - Macys
Raleigh, NC
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Works in partnership with the Store/Center Manager to oversee all the daily functions of the store, including selling, coaching, merchandising, talent acquisition and retail excellence. Surpass prior year metrics by 25%
Sales Manager
SUNGLASS HUT - Macys
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 05.2019
- $ ½ Million Volume store. Work in partnership with the Store/Center Manager to oversee all the daily functions of the store, including selling, coaching, merchandising, talent acquisition and retail excellence.
ASM
SUNGLASS HUT - Outlet
Round Rock, TX
06.2017 - 01.2018
- High Volume store $1M, trending at goal. Assist manager with store expectations, and sales goals. Oversee customer relations, and employee relations.
Assistant Manager
MUCHAFIBRA INC.
Barcelona, Spain
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Product development, designer, employee orientation, team building, customer service, fast pace environment to adapt to a multicultural team.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Apparel & Textile Design
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan06-2015
Skills
- Driving Results
- Fashion Illustration – Hand & Digital
- Business Development
- Inventory Control
- Merchandise Planning
- Point of Sale Systems (POS)
- Trend Analysis
- Multi Host Environment Veteran
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- 10 Years of Exceptional Customer Service
- Team player-Leads by Example
- Visual Merchandising
- Problem Solving
- Productivity Metrics
- Sales Luxury Retail
- Recruiting/ Coaching Employees
Timeline
Store Manager III
Sunglass Hut Outfitters Cabela's
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager I
Sunglass Hut Outfitters
05.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Manager
SUNGLASSHUT - Belk
05.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Manager
SUNGLASS HUT - Macys
06.2019 - 05.2021
Sales Manager
SUNGLASS HUT - Macys
01.2018 - 05.2019
ASM
SUNGLASS HUT - Outlet
06.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
MUCHAFIBRA INC.
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Apparel & Textile Design
Michigan State University