Matt Gonzalez

• Sourcing and signing of ambassadors, establishing relationships and community presence through events, promotions and special projects
• Key Hires : Leads (2), Product Guides (10)
• Partnered with store manager to discuss candidate feedback and finalize hiring decisions
• Facilitated team onboarding, in addition to new store opening oversight and team training

• Planned seasonal collections, Maintained project timelines, Strategized product launches
• Recommended novelty items and product changes to enhance the overall guest experience
• Assisted in developing social media strategies that align with overall brand objectives.
• Provided guidance on technical implementation of design specifications and overall visual direction.

• Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote efficiency, and overall team productivity
• Reviewed financial statements or activity reports to measure KPIS and goal achievement on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Operational and merchandising oversight, Prepared weekly schedules, Monitored employee performance, inventory control, omni channel management

Recruiting

• Key Hires : Store Manager’s (2), Visual Merchandising Manager's (5), Assistant Store Manager’s (8), Key Holders (14), Sales associate (70+)
• Collaborated with Store managers, along with District managers to create, strategize and maintain talent pipelines
• Reviewed resumes, conducted screenings, coordinated background checks, extended offers letters

• Created and managed invoices, tracked inventory levels across various channels, fulfilled or cancelled customer orders
• Conducted regular audits of product data to ensure accuracy, identified opportunities to optimize user experience
• Maintained a database of products offered by third party suppliers