Maria Orozco Lara
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dedicated Visual Merchandiser skilled in creating aesthetically pleasing merchandising displays to promote products and brand awareness. Eager to contribute to the JD Sports team through a strong foundation in sales and merchandising strategy demonstrated over 3 years of industry experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Finishline
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Supervisor
Finishline
New Port Richey, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Server
La Alameda
New Port Richey, FL
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Largo, FL
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Education
Legal Studies
Pasco Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
New Port Richey, FL05.2017
Skills
- Folding Clothes
- Sales and Marketing Support
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Merchandising Plan Creation
- Visual Supervision
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Frame and Component Building
- Design Implementation Coordination
- New Display Creation
- Originality and Creativity
- Theme and Color Selection
- Cash Register Operations
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Effective Customer Communication
- Retail Effectiveness
- Visual Storytelling
- Laptop and Mobile Device Use
- Mannequin Dressing
- Inventory Audits
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Finishline
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Finishline
08.2017 - Current
Server
La Alameda
08.2017 - 10.2017
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2015 - 09.2016
Legal Studies
Pasco Hernando State College
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
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