Sandra Barraza
Pomona,CA
Summary
Dynamic merchandising professional with a proven track record at Premium Retail Services Inc, excelling in visual merchandising and stock replenishment. Recognized for enhancing store appearance and customer satisfaction through effective planogram implementation and active listening. Reliable and punctual, I consistently optimize inventory levels to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Jacent Strategic Merchandising
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
Merchandising Specialist
Premium Retail Services Inc
Chesterfield, MO
05.2003 - Current
- Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
- Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.
- Reduced shrinkage rates by conducting thorough inventory checks and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Developed partnerships with internal groups such as packaging, visual, and e-commerce.
- Communicated merchandising needs to store manager.
- Streamlined in-store processes by implementing efficient merchandise receiving, processing, and replenishment systems.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Maintained product inventory and reordered items.
- Enhanced store appearance through effective space utilization and creative visual displays.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Changed displays to reflect new promotions.
- Increased efficiency in stocking shelves by developing an organized system for merchandise handling during peak business hours.
- Conducted regular store audits to ensure adherence to company policies and maintain high standards of presentation.
- Maintained clean store by returning items to proper places.
- Improved sales process and tracking with implementation of new point of sale (POS) system.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
Merchandiser
Crossmark
Pomona, CA
04.2022 - 10.2024
Surgical Technologist
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
05.1992 - 01.2001
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Contributed to team knowledge, sharing insights from recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASurgical Technology - Surgical
California Institute
El Monte, CA05.1992
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
- Active listener
- Visual merchandising
- Store maintenance
- Pricing and signage updates
- Product inventory counts
- Supplier audits
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Brand presentations
- Merchandising trends
- Display signage
Timeline
Merchandiser
Crossmark
04.2022 - 10.2024
Merchandising Specialist
Premium Retail Services Inc
05.2003 - Current
Surgical Technologist
UCLA Medical Center
05.1992 - 01.2001
Merchandiser
Jacent Strategic Merchandising
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Pasadena City College
Surgical Technology - Surgical
California Institute