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Ruby Alvarado

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Team-oriented and well-organized individual searching for employment as a supervisor with Tommy Bahama to provide fun and professional environment and build on company philosophy. 

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor/Manager

Navy Exchange
Honolulu, HI
10.2016 - Current
  • Improved and increased sales by developing a strong knowledge of company's products and services. 
  • Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly  defined expectations.  
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new quality customer service associates.

In-Store Merchandiser

Tilly's
Riverside, CA
06.2009 - 07.2016
  • Managed and trained a team of 3-6 associates. 
  • Helped renovate and open new locations.
  • Traveled out-of-state to help train In-Store merchandiser with store standards.​
  • Effectively communicated and coordinated weekly execution of the planogram with District Visual Manager and store manager.​
  • Conducted monthly staff meetings with store manager to introduce new merchandise and provide activities and best practices.​
  • Helped open new locations and train new In-Store Merchandiser and associates.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for the assigned displays.​
  • Assisted with overnight Inventory with store manager to ensure everything went smooth and sufficient.
  • Displayed the appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for the assigned displays.
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Sales Associate / Cashier

Coach
Ontario, CA
10.2009 - 01.2010
  • Welcomed incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.
  • Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls with professional and knowledgeable responses.
  • Provided expert product and service information.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer buying habits. 
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Education

Associate of Arts - visual merchandiser/marketing

Fullerton College
2010

Skills

  • Customer Service Relations
  • Planogramming
  • Scheduling
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Leadership
  • Point Of Sales (POS)
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented 
  • Fluent in Spanish 
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Retail Operations
  • Training
  • Organizational skills 
  • Inventory Control
  • Effective Communication
  • Talented Multi-tasker

Affiliations

 District Visual Manager Andrea Sorensen (714)878-7706 Store Manager Kristina Fannin(909)749-4200

Timeline

Supervisor/Manager

Navy Exchange
10.2016 - Current

Sales Associate / Cashier

Coach
10.2009 - 01.2010

In-Store Merchandiser

Tilly's
06.2009 - 07.2016

Associate of Arts - visual merchandiser/marketing

Fullerton College
Ruby Alvarado