Addy Vilaylak
Tracy,CA
Summary
22 Years management / 12 years retail.
Seasoned Management Professional with over two decades of experience, specializing in retail leadership, staff development, and operational excellence over the last 12 years. Known for cultivating productive, sales-driven teams through mentorship, clear communication, and goal-oriented training programs. Skilled in reducing turnover and increasing employee engagement to foster a positive, customer-focused store culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Target
12.2024 - Current
- Visual Merchandising: Setting up displays, signing, and organizing apparel, accessories, and shoes to meet company standards.
- Guest Service: Providing styling advice and helping guests locate products on the floor or in the fitting room.
- Operations & Logistics: Processing apparel freight, organizing the backroom, fulfilling online orders, and maintaining product stock levels.
- Flexibility: Supporting other departments as needed, including backing up cashiering, managing fitting rooms, and covering in other retail areas.
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance inventory management efficiency.
- Facilitated daily briefings to align team goals with store objectives.
Supervisor
Aeropostale
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Led store turnarounds at underperforming locations by improving visual merchandising and training teams on upselling techniques,
- Trained and mentored new staff on customer service standards and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of merchandise on sales floor.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Co-Store Manager
GUESS Factory
10.2021 - 2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and developed team members to enhance sales techniques and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability while minimizing shrinkage.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to improve product presentation and drive sales.
- Analyzed sales trends to adjust marketing initiatives and improve overall store performance.
- Monitored compliance with company policies, ensuring adherence to operational standards and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal turnover, reducing waste and improving product availability.
- Created a welcoming store atmosphere that encouraged customer loyalty while showcasing merchandise effectively.
- Streamlined store operations with efficient scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation.
ASM
Levi Strauss & Co
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Assumes responsibility for store in the absence of Store Manager and/or Co-Associate Store Manager
- Drove 75% revenue growth ($6MM to $10.5MM) through strategic 3x expansion of retail locations and improved operational efficiencies.
- Expanded store 3x from 2018 to 2022
- Accountable for operational results in store procedures, open and close the store
- Scheduling management, media audits, cash handling and inventory control. accountable and holds others accountable for ensuring all operational standards are achieved
- Assists in the hiring, training and retention of a store staff that model Levis Strauss selling practices
- Deliver authentic customer service and meet sales goals Executes flawless
- Store visual presentation by following corporate visual direction and recommending merchandising adaptations where needed
- Recruits and conducts screening interviews for stylist position and makes recommendations for new hires Participates in training process for new hires on LS&Co culture, product knowledge, selling practices and other associate responsibilities
- Coaches and develops staff to increase their product knowledge and skill sets
- Learning lab, providing opportunities for continued development and growth within the organization.
- Contributes to a positive work environment that encourages retention and talent Manages minor employee relations issues including performance management and holding associates accountable for following LS&Co policies and procedures Basic
- Responsible for receiving merchandise truck when needed
- Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks
- Process and train SFS, AOS, curbside online orders
- Responsible and follow-up with any in store technology issue with IT support.
Area Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Executing and supervising Company operational processes
- Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks
- Receiving merchandise truck
- Front End control
- Adheres to the policies and procedures
- Ensures company compliance throughout the day
- Responsible for floor moves and signing including promotional signing
Education
Administration, Business Management, Medical Assistant
Bryman College
01.2003
High school - undefined
Classical High school
01.2000
Skills
- KPI, met/maintained and has exceeded established store sales and performance goals on high traffic
Experienced and demonstrated skills in supervising, coaching and training associates Demonstrate an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor, passion and interest in any organization
KPI, met/maintained and has exceeded established store sales and performance goals on high traffic
Timeline
Team Leader
Target
12.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Aeropostale
10.2024 - Current
Co-Store Manager
GUESS Factory
10.2021 - 2024
ASM
Levi Strauss & Co
06.2018 - 12.2023
Area Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less
08.2017 - 06.2018
Administration, Business Management, Medical Assistant
Bryman College
High school - undefined
Classical High school