Monica Barraza
Hemet,CA
Summary
Results-driven retail and visual merchandising professional with 17 years of experience leading teams, driving sales, and delivering trend-right visual presentations. Skilled in operations management, customer service excellence, and KPI growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visual Fashion Merchandiser
Walmart-Winston Retail
Moreno Valley, California
02.2025 - Current
- Executed MODs across multiple departments, ensuring floor integrity and brand standards.
- Styled and maintained 80+ mannequins; trained staff on zoning, displays, and recovery.
- Managed signage, graphics, price changes, and freight racks.
- Recognized for driving sales through strong visual execution.
Assistant Store Manager
Torrid
Moreno Valley, California
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Trained and coached staff to exceed Omni, TCC, and KPI sales goals.
- Oversaw payroll, scheduling, and inventory compliance.
- Directed floor sets, MODs, visual updates, and performance reviews.
Lead Retail Merchandiser-Walmart
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
Hemet, CA
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Executed planograms, resets, and audits across multiple stores with accuracy.
- Consistently exceeded productivity and project deadlines.
- Maintained client satisfaction through high-quality execution.
Store Co-Manager
Christopher and Banks
Idaho Falls, Idaho
09.2014 - 11.2019
- Exceeded weekly sales and credit goals by 20–30%.
- Managed store operations: scheduling, payroll, inventory, and merchandising.
- Coached and developed staff to meet performance and service standards
Skills
- Team Leadership & Training
- Customer Experience & Service Excellence
- Sales Growth & KPI Optimization
- Visual Merchandising & Trend Presentation
- Upselling & Cross-Selling Strategies
Timeline
Lead Visual Fashion Merchandiser
Walmart-Winston Retail
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Torrid
07.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Retail Merchandiser-Walmart
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
02.2020 - 07.2023
Store Co-Manager
Christopher and Banks
09.2014 - 11.2019