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Zinedine De Leon

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Results-driven retail professional with 3+ years of frontline experience and a strong foundation in strategic planning, team development, and customer service. Proven ability to recruit, train, and mentor teams while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. Skilled in aligning operations with company goals through accountability and continuous learning. Internship experience in account planning with strengths in market analysis, data interpretation, and identifying business opportunities. Committed to ethical leadership, employee engagement, and delivering exceptional service. Eager to grow in a dynamic, analytical role with a fresh perspective on consumer insights.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Style Consultant

Target
10.2021 - Current
  • Delivered welcoming and engaging guest experiences in a fast-paced retail setting, consistently meeting customer satisfaction goals.
  • Mentored new team members, ensuring consistent onboarding and team alignment with store policies and guest service standards.
  • Supported visual merchandising and floor readiness to align with sales strategies and guest trends.
  • Promoted cross-selling by offering styling tips and product knowledge, boosting individual basket size.
  • Embodied Target's values of inclusivity, respect, and service excellence through daily interactions.

Account Planner

SWOOP Agency
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led strategic planning for PGA of America campaign, focusing on increasing minority participation in golf.
  • Conducted in-depth primary and secondary research, synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
  • Worked closely with creative and account teams to align campaign messaging with cultural trends and data.
  • Gained valuable experience in managing client expectations and cross-department collaboration-skills directly transferable to team leadership in retail.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Computer Science, Software Development

Southern New Hampshire University
08-2025

Bachelor's of Arts - Advertisement, Marketing

University of North Texas
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer Experience & Engagement
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy
  • Client relationship building
  • Customer segmentation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL
  • Python

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Account Planner

SWOOP Agency
01.2023 - 08.2023

Style Consultant

Target
10.2021 - Current

Bachelor's of Arts - Advertisement, Marketing

University of North Texas

Bachelor's of Science - Computer Science, Software Development

Southern New Hampshire University