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Zarahi Zavala Duarte

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Store Manager at Levi Strauss & Co, specializing in driving profitability improvements through strategic financial analysis and effective cost-saving measures. Demonstrated expertise in staff management and innovative sales strategies, complemented by strong verbal communication and mentoring abilities. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency alongside boosting customer satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Levis Strauss & Co
Commerce, CA
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed a $26 million flagship store with 200+ employees.
  • Developed strategies for increasing store profitability from 26% to 35% contribution by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Developed an efficient scheduling system aligning with business requirements and quarterly labor goals.
  • Processed payroll weekly using UKG and insured 10% labor threshold was met.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Worked in close relation to the Senior Loss Prevention Manager to recover over $50k of stolen merchandise.
  • Assisted 12 district stores in managing labor goals to meet budgeted hours for the quarter.
  • Coordinated shipment deliveries each day to sustain necessary store stock.

Supervisor

Levis Strauss & Co
Commerce, CA
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.

Lead Sales Associate

Levis Strauss & Co
Commerce, CA
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with the training of new sales associates.
  • Supervised a team of sales associates on daily tasks and operations.
  • Monitored stock levels, identified discrepancies, and reported them to management.
  • Cross-trained on all store departments to best support team during peak periods.

Sales Associate

Levis Strauss & Co
Commerce, CA
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Skills

  • Scheduling coordination
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales expertise and strategies
  • XStore
  • Deadline functionality
  • Human resource policies
  • Hiring and training
  • Performance evaluations
  • Incident reports
  • Attention to detail
  • Loss prevention
  • Staff management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Krono's
  • Workday

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Levis Strauss & Co
09.2022 - Current

Supervisor

Levis Strauss & Co
08.2021 - 09.2022

Lead Sales Associate

Levis Strauss & Co
09.2019 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Levis Strauss & Co
10.2018 - 09.2019
Zarahi Zavala Duarte