Yessenia Chinchilla
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Experienced in retail procurement and skilled in driving product selection and negotiating with vendors to maximize profitability. Results-driven management professional with a proven track record of success in leading teams, focusing on collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Areas of strength include strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Strong adaptability to meet changing organizational needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Buyer
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
- In charge of ordering and buying from various vendors, receive and process store merchandise
- Maintain and record inventory and stock while examine the merchandise to verify if it correctly priced and display
- Plan budgets and authorize payment and merchandise returns
- Complete profit and loss performances
- Maintained and updated daily retail purchase records for submission to senior buyer
- Increased sales by building strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating better pricing.
Retail Manager
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
- Responsible for preparation of work schedules
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Led a team of retail associates to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Reconciled daily sales and revenue
- Attend weekly meetings with management to see how improvements can be made to increase profits, provide better service, and address any prior issues that needed resolution
Sales Associate
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeated business
- Recommended merchandise to customer based on their needs and preferences
- Contribute to team success by exceeding sales
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Education
College Credits -
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GARDEN CITY, NYHigh School Diploma -
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Hempstead, NY06.2002
Skills
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- Accounting
- Supplier relationship management
- Budget planning
- Team Training
- Staff management
- Exceptional customer service
- Employee scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Retail Buyer
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
Retail Manager
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
Sales Associate
Estelle's Dressy Dresses
08.2001 - Current
College Credits -
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
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