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Valerie Ortega

American Eagle Outfitters
Los Angeles,CA
1
Language
5
years of professional experience
Merchandising Manager shaping assortment planning, merchandise allocation, and sales trend analysis, reviewing 4–8 sales trend reports per month across 2–4 product categories to improve store performance. Balances shipment flow, display execution, and customer buying patterns to guide presentation choices and floor readiness. Partners with store teams in English and Spanish to keep merchandising decisions aligned with daily selling needs.

Work History

Sales and Merchandiser Leader

3 Years 11 Months
American Eagle Outfitters | 09.2022 - Current
  • Led team to optimize merchandise displays, enhancing customer engagement.
  • Monitored daily shipment flow of 330 merchandise units, ensuring timely availability on sales floor and stockroom.
  • Analyzed customer buying patterns and trends to identify actionable improvement opportunities.
  • Examined sales trends to guide merchandising strategies and enhance decision-making.
  • Streamlined daily operational procedures and conducted audits to improve management effectiveness.

Social Media Assistant

8 Months
Elena’s Boutique | 06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Increased sales performance by managing and creating content on Instagram and TikTok
  • Created promotional campaigns to enhance audience engagement and reach.
  • Coordinated annual pop-up shops with local businesses to drive community engagement.
  • Developed promotional campaigns that increased audience engagement and expanded reach.
  • Conducted competitor research on social media strategies to identify growth opportunities.
  • Maintained organized calendar for events and promotions related to upcoming campaigns.

Education

Master of Professional Studies - Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management

LIM College | New York, NY | 12-2026
Expected to Graduate December 2026

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with a concentration in Marketing

California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | 05-2025
  • Graduated in May 2025
  • Relevant Coursework: Merchandise Metrics, Retail Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Global Luxury Brand Marketing

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Final Cut Pro
Canva
Microsoft Office Suite
Data analysis
Merchandise presentation
Visual merchandising
Inventory control
Sales trend analysis
Assortment planning
Store performance reporting
Retail buying
Ecommerce merchandising
Social media advertising
Brand management

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

Sales and Merchandiser Leader

American Eagle Outfitters
09.2022 - CurrentRead More

Social Media Assistant

Elena’s Boutique
06.2021 - 02.2022Read More

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts from Business Management with a concentration in Marketing
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LIM College

Master of Professional Studies from Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management
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Valerie Ortega