Millie Bartole
Valencia,CA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Lululemon Atheltica
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced store aesthetics by creating visually appealing merchandise displays and mannequin installations.
- Developed eye-catching window displays that successfully attracted passing shoppers into the store, increasing walk-in traffic significantly.
- Boosted sales performance by strategically placing promotional items and best sellers in high-traffic areas.
- Streamlined inventory management with effective use of space and product organization.
- Conducted regular walk-throughs of the store to ensure visual merchandising standards were upheld consistently, promptly addressing any areas in need of improvement.
- Trained new visual merchandising team members on company guidelines and aesthetic standards for consistent brand presentation.
- Analyzed sales data to identify underperforming products and adjust visual merchandising strategies accordingly for improved results.
- Maximized floor space efficiency, utilizing creative product placement techniques to accommodate a diverse range of merchandise without compromising design integrity.
- Spearheaded visual merchandising updates during holiday seasons for timely promotion of seasonal items, resulting in increased sales conversions.
Key Holder
Lululemon Athletica
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns.
- Provided team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth.
- Interacted with and assessed guests’ unique needs to provide customized, effective purchase and return solutions and support.
- Resolve guest feedback and address guest concerns or escalations to make it right for guests.
- Contributed to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive and engaging experience for all team members and guests.
- Provided sales floor leadership to team members, including planning sales floor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of sales floor operations.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Review business data and metrics to evaluate progress toward goals and determine if adjustments are warranted.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
Educator
Lululemon Atheltica
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Interacted with guests to ensure a great guest experience in a manner that values guests’ time.
- Provided technical product education by articulating the value and benefit of the product.
- Moved dynamically on the floor to continuously engage with guests and attend to guest or store needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal guest experience and support store operations.
- Used in-store technology to support store operations and provide positive guest experiences.
- Aided upper management in hiring and training new employees.
- Worked directly with fitness studios and assisted in successful onboarding 6 new community ambassadors
Fitness Trainer
Go Tribe Fitness
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Boosted client motivation through consistent encouragement, support, and progress tracking.
- Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate clients'' physical abilities and set achievable goals.
- Implemented safe and effective exercise programs, reducing the risk of injury for clients during workouts.
- Collaborated with fellow trainers to design engaging group fitness classes that catered to various skill levels and interests.
- Promoted a positive gym culture by modeling healthy behaviors, maintaining a professional demeanor, and fostering camaraderie among members and staff.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Live-Out Nanny
Rosales Household
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child's needs.
- Facilitated social development by arranging playdates and outings with peers on a regular basis.
- Held a rigid time schedule to ensure child made it to movie auditions, swim practice and acting classes while ensuring homework, bedtime routines and household chores were completed.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Activity Planning
- Safety awareness
- Strength Training Techniques
- Product Demonstrations
- Visual Merchandising Strategy
- Customer Service
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Delegation and Supervision
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM -2017
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Lululemon Atheltica
08.2023 - Current
Key Holder
Lululemon Athletica
07.2022 - 08.2023
Educator
Lululemon Atheltica
10.2017 - 07.2022
Fitness Trainer
Go Tribe Fitness
09.2017 - 03.2018
Live-Out Nanny
Rosales Household
09.2016 - 11.2017