Ivan Salazar
Petaluma
Summary
With many years in retail my expertise in brand recognition, merchandising, and sales has propelled me to help drives sales regardless of department I've worked at. Many years of customer interactions has helped me grow to better understand the wants and needs to drive sales. I am able to lead small and large teams, by planning, delegating and executing projects. Passionate about elevating retail environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Target
12.2022 - Current
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Upheld exacting standards store-wide for consistent and successful appeal to customers.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Kept all graphics, signage, and associated materials current.
- Supervised team of merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
Shoe Sales Associate
Kohl's
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Grew product knowledge and fashion expertise continually, helped customers find shoes to complement outfits and suggested items to match needs.
- Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
- Assembled promotional displays to increase brand awareness and attract customers.
- Organized shoe merchandise by size, style, and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
- Operated cash register to process payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
Education
Entrepreneurship
Casa Grande High School
Petaluma, CA05-2026
Skills
- Promotional planning
- Visual storytelling
- Marketing
- Merchandise presentation
- Product expertise
- Customer experience enhancement
- Sales expertise
- Creative vision
- Retail sales campaigns
- Sales promotions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Target
12.2022 - Current
Shoe Sales Associate
Kohl's
02.2017 - 08.2020
Entrepreneurship
Casa Grande High School