Vanessa Strebin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional and dependable worker with 9+ years in the retail business and 2 years of knowledge and practice of esthetics. Meets needs with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow, as well as positively impacting the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Planner Assistant
Aviator Nation
Venice, CA
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Assisted merchandising planner with sales forecasting, inventory planning, and stock allocation.
- Placed and managed inventory orders for brick-and-mortar stores based on demand forecasts and stock availability.
- Monitored sales performance, stock levels, and sell-through rates to support decision-making.
- Prepared and maintained weekly and monthly reports on sales, margins, and inventory.
- Supported replenishment and allocation decisions to ensure optimal stock levels across retail stores
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure alignment on product development timelines.
- Presented regular updates to leadership on project progress and strategic initiatives.
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Maui and Sons
Marina Del Rey, CA
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Trained team members on retail policies and procedures to properly execute principal responsibilities.
- Partnered with retail manager in ordering merchandise and handling payroll.
- Assumed management responsibilities in absence of retail manager to facilitate operations.
- Greeted and assisted customers by answering questions and resolving inquiries and concerns.
- Performed facility upkeep by sweeping, mopping and completing small maintenance tasks.
- Interviewed and hired seasonal retail associates in coordination with retail manager and human resources department.
Education
Esthetician License -
Santa Monica College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Customer service
- Leadership experience
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory planning
- Data analysis
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Merchandising Planner Assistant
Aviator Nation
08.2020 - 12.2025
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Maui and Sons
04.2017 - 03.2020
Esthetician License -
Santa Monica College