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Paola Nieves Rodriguez

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management. A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Creative Visual Merchandiser known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in strategic layout design, trend forecasting, and inventory management support success in dynamic retail environments. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with store teams to optimize visual displays and enhance customer shopping experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

H&M Retail Store
Orlando, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed customer feedback on current display designs and proposed improvements accordingly.
  • Conducted regular store visits to assess and provide feedback on visual merchandising execution.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify high-performing products and adjust visual strategies to increase underperforming categories.
  • Designed and executed innovative window displays to increase customer engagement and drive foot traffic.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
  • Planned commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Provided training sessions for staff members on proper display techniques for different types of merchandise.

Sales Associate

Nike
Lake Buena Vista, FL
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Coordinated with marketing and product teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all visual displays.

Sales and Merchanise Supervisor

American Eagle Outfiters
Lake Buena Vista, FL
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.

Sales Associate

Zara
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Provided personal consultations to determine clients' styling needs and preferences.
  • Utilized product knowledge to educate customers on garment care and maintenance.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted style consultations, offering professional advice on current fashion trends.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Bra Fit Expert

PINK Victoria Secret
Queens, NY
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Attended training sessions conducted by vendors on proper usage of their products prior to stocking them in the store shelves.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Maintained records related to sales for store management.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided them with an exceptional shopping experience.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Demonstrated products features such as fabric composition, design details, color selection.
  • Built strong relationships with customers by providing personalized attention while they were trying on bras.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the best size and style of bra according to their individual needs.
  • Analyzed body shapes, sizes, and styles to make appropriate recommendations for bras.

Education

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • Overstock management
  • Display building
  • Marketing prowess
  • Seasonal promotions
  • Brand alignment
  • Interior retail displays
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Bilingual
  • Multi-tasking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Influencing skills
  • Employee training

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

H&M Retail Store
07.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Nike
02.2023 - 04.2024

Sales and Merchanise Supervisor

American Eagle Outfiters
04.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Zara
03.2022 - 04.2023

Bra Fit Expert

PINK Victoria Secret
10.2019 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Paola Nieves Rodriguez