Melissa Galarza Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, California, United States

Torrance, California, United States

Assist in the successful launch of two Southern California locations within first month of employmentOversee all visual standards of the store including product placement to maximize selling potential utilizing in-store sales reports as well as directives sent from home office.Executed initial set-up of 2019 Back to School collection visual set-up to be rolled out and used throughout the entire company after giving feedback on product placement.Work closely with Head Visual merchandiser in communicating feedback on product sell-thru as well as specific test set-ups executed within current home store on product placement and its effects on businessMonitor daily KPIs to create specific action plans to ensure the store exceeds goals set by the company and continually increases each month. Increase productivity of the store through training and development of a well rounded staff and delegation of tasks to meet needs of business.Raised over $4000 as Community Ambassador for SoCal/PNW district for One Tree Planted, during the Australian wildfires. Store was recognized for collecting most donations for this initiative. Implemented behaviors within store staff so that location was able to generate income to become a 1.2 million dollar store, a 5% increase over previous yearEnsure that collections/product types are hitting stores at appropriate times by providing dates to upper management for upcoming events such as school dances, spring break, sorority events and festivals.Maintain efficiency in store software and hardware as main point of contact IT representative for district

Remote

-Identify and source 20-30 passive candidates via Ziprecruiter, Indeed and LinkedIn every week-Source 5-10 candidates from applicant queues every week-Perform 10-15 recruiter phone screens with applicants and passive candidates every week -Work across multiple time zones, to help hire for offices in Texas-Coordinate phone and onsite interviews via Google Calendar, Zoom and Microsoft Dynamics CRM-Ensure data accuracy in Microsoft Dynamics CRM via detailed management of candidate information and where they are in the interview process-Provide outstanding candidate experience via effective communication, excellent customer service and providing assistance with rescheduling due to conflicts whenever necessary

Irvine, California

Drive business selling for department by using merchandising tools and watching the business, development of part time and full time sales advisors, recruiting, make schedules, onboarding,

Orange County, California Area

Make schedules, drive business and notice key business drivers which I use to train a more effective and efficient sales team. Inventory management which includes processing all in and out paperwork to keep an accurate inventory, merchandise windows/tables/wall displays to best capitalize on sales and draw in customers attention. "Style" clients and give the best customer service to increase customer satisfaction. Also to train and make sure all associates have an understanding of correct lost prevention protocols and proper stock room procedure.

Open and close the store, train the associates to preform at the highest possible level. Helping the store it all of the sales plans and exceed them. Merchandise all displays according to VP guidelines and preform floor sets in a timely matter

Education record

Advanced Regants High School Dipolma, Business Managment And Marketing