Natalia Zimmerman
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
I have many years worth of work experience in the retail industry where I developed knowledge in leadership, human resources, marketing, and guest and employee relations while being business savvy. Through my work and educational experience I have developed interpersonal and analytical skills which help me succeed in and out of the workplace. I am an empathetic individual that thrives on helping others,helping them succeed and watching them grow and develop. You can sense passion in my work ethic and see my enthusiasm as I grow and gain new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Educator
Lululemon Athletica
10.2023 - Current
- Educate guests on the fabrics, features, fit and function of our product, as well as our company's culture and the communities we are a part of. By providing comprehensive product education, I empowered guests to make informed decisions on which items to purchase, knowing the value they hold.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Given the opportunity to be a part of the Run With the Roses 5K Pop Up Team, where I was able to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for participants and visitors during the event. Responsibilities included merchandising, managing inventory, providing excellent guest service, and handling point-of-sale transactions.
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Target
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Enhanced visual appeal of store displays by implementing creative and eye-catching merchandising techniques.
- Collaborated with department managers to improve department floor sets and visual merchandise processes.
- Boosted sales performance by strategically placing high-demand products in prominent locations.
- Ran new brand launches with a global, cohesive approach focused on delivering recognizable branding and exceeding revenue targets.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop visually cohesive promotional materials and signage.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately sell company merchandise.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to ensure optimal product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Designed and implemented orientation programs for new employees, covering job responsibilities, policies, procedures and visual merchandising policies; trained and supervised junior team members, resulting in higher productivity levels and consistent visual standards across the store.
- Partnered with Human Resources with full cycle recruitment including: networking/outreach, candidate screens, scheduling interviews, initial offers, reference checks, and post engagement follow up
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock
- Gained exposure to a variety of management responsibilities, which, included store operations, maintaining the department staff by training and coaching employees, overlooking and achieving financial objectives, and planning in-store events.
Sales Supervisor
Steve Madden
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2022
Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- Retail Operations
- Visual merchandising
- Brand awareness
- Organizational skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Employee Training
- Communication Strategies
- Customer Loyalty
- Employee Training
- Communication Strategies
- Customer Loyalty
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionTimeline
Educator
Lululemon Athletica
10.2023 - Current
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Target
05.2017 - 07.2019
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
Sales Supervisor
Steve Madden
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arizona State University
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