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Mea Hernandez

Brooklyn

Summary

Merchandising professional with keen eye for market trends and product assortment strategies. Proven track record of fostering strong vendor relationships and executing effective merchandising plans. Known for collaborative team efforts and achieving impactful results, with flexible approach to changing business needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Old Navy, Gap
08.2022 - Current
  • Trained and supervised merchandising staff, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on performance and development.
  • Designed floor layouts, product displays, and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
  • Used historical and current business data to determine key buying trends and items.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout the merchandising process.
  • Reviewed weekly store reports regarding stock levels, replenishment needs, and other related issues.
  • Oversaw daily shipment operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

Community Leader

Old Navy, Gap
11.2024 - Current
  • Engaged in outreach activities to promote awareness of services offered by the organization.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for a cause.

Senior Lead of Merchandising

Old Navy, Gap
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated closely with the Assistant General Manager to complete merchandising tasks by deadlines.
  • Worked alongside my peers to maintain the floors pristine appearance.
  • Used the Mysinsights tool to keep track of sales for various divisions and compare them to prior weeks in order to identify trends.

Brand Associate

Old Navy, Gap
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for anything denim. This included standardization, organization, and replenishment.
  • Established relationships with customers by offering superior customer service and product knowledge.

Sales Lead

Journeys Shoes
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Assisted in strategic planning and setup of merchandise displays to promote target products and attract customer traffic.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Assisted customers in finding the right footwear for their needs by providing product knowledge and sizing information.
  • Unloaded truck, stocked merchandise, and maintained aisles and product displays to foster neat, clean, and organized aisles and sales floor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2024

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Customer service
  • Retail strategy
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales floor resets
  • Retail display setup
  • Merchandising logistics
  • Partnership development
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Stock replenishment
  • Pricing and signage updates

Timeline

Community Leader

Old Navy, Gap
11.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Old Navy, Gap
08.2022 - Current

Senior Lead of Merchandising

Old Navy, Gap
02.2021 - 08.2022

Brand Associate

Old Navy, Gap
06.2018 - 02.2021

Sales Lead

Journeys Shoes
10.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Awards

Awarded Leader of the district in May 2025 & October 2023

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