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Mariela Onofre Sanchez

Mishawaka

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Well-organized and creative Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in retail market. Accurately assess competition and pursues effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Bloomingdale's
White Plains
11.2018 - 12.2018
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Stylist Assistant

Public Relations Department
New York
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted stylists with selecting apparel, accessories and props for photoshoots.
  • Organized and maintained styling equipment, inventory, racks and shelves.
  • Maintained knowledge of fashion trends to assist in styling shoots.
  • Unpacked merchandise and arranged it on the set according to instructions from the stylist.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at studio or location shoots.
  • Provided support during fittings by steaming garments and helping models into them as needed.
  • Returned clothing items to stores or vendors following completion of photoshoots.
  • Conducted research of current fashion trends and presented findings to stylists prior to shoots.
  • Collaborated with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists and other crew members throughout photoshoots to ensure a successful outcome.
  • Inspected garments for damages before returning them back to vendors or stores.
  • Documented details of all styling jobs including dates, locations and contact information.
  • Worked closely with vendors to secure garments, accessories and props for styling projects.
  • Created comprehensive proposals outlining styling concepts and concepts for seasonal looks.
  • Provided education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques.
  • Interacted with high-end luxury brands to obtain samples for styling projects.
  • Managed wardrobe and accessory collections, keeping items in pristine condition.
  • Merchandised store inventory in seasonal and brand displays.
  • Maximized brand sales by leveraging opportunities for upselling additional clothing items, shoes, and accessories.

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
Mishawaka
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed engaging visual displays to enhance customer experience and product visibility.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to align visual strategies with seasonal promotions.
  • Conducted regular store audits to ensure compliance with brand presentation standards.
  • Developed creative concepts for in-store events to drive customer traffic and engagement.
  • Sourced and selected props, fixtures, and materials for effective visual storytelling.
  • Organized store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards.
  • Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
  • Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for increasing sales by using visual merchandising techniques.
  • Constructed and installed signs and sale banners for special events and clearances.
  • Prepared detailed reports on visual merchandising performance, including customer feedback and sales impact, for senior management review.
  • Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.

Merchandise Manager

Ulta Cosmetics
Mishawaka
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented merchandise strategies to increase sales.
  • Analyzed customer preferences and buying trends to determine the optimal product mix for the store.
  • Created seasonal and promotional displays to maximize sales and profits.
  • Monitored inventory levels by tracking stock movement, conducting regular physical counts, and adjusting forecasts accordingly.
  • Performed regular audits of store inventories in order to detect discrepancies between actual stock levels versus what is reported in the system.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Bult positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
  • Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.

Merchandising Manager

SASR Workforce Solutions
Mishawaka, IN
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Researched, analyzed and evaluated trends in the fashion industry to determine customer preferences.
  • Developed strategies for product positioning and pricing based on market analysis.
  • Created and implemented promotional campaigns to increase sales of merchandise.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated staff to optimize their performance levels.
  • Assisted in developing visual displays for stores according to corporate guidelines.
  • Facilitated daily store operations, including replenishing stock and organizing merchandise displays.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding pricing and promotions.
  • Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Maintained point of sale (POS) system by inputting accurate inventory information.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.

Education

Certificate - Fashion Merchandising

School of Style
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Promotional Planning
  • Retail Display Setup
  • MS Office
  • Inventory Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer engagement
  • Trend analysis
  • Store layout optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Creative problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Merchandising plan creation
  • Visual storytelling
  • Customer experience
  • Seasonal displays
  • Window design
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • Color theory
  • Merchandising plan development
  • Planogram resets
  • Remerchandising
  • Display building
  • Fashion trend awareness
  • Marketing
  • Mannequin styling

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
10.2024 - Current

Merchandise Manager

Ulta Cosmetics
11.2022 - 09.2024

Merchandising Manager

SASR Workforce Solutions
01.2019 - 10.2022

Sales Associate

Bloomingdale's
11.2018 - 12.2018

Stylist Assistant

Public Relations Department
08.2018 - 12.2018

Certificate - Fashion Merchandising

School of Style

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