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Christopher L. Pérez Cortés

San Juan

Summary

Accomplished Visual Merchandising Manager with a proven track record at Aeropostale, enhancing customer experience through innovative display strategies and effective merchandise presentation. Skilled in creative vision and teamwork, I've driven brand consistency and significantly boosted store engagement. Expert in visual merchandising oversight and staff training, I excel in transforming retail environments to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Manager

Aeropostale
07.2018 - Current

Lead the visual merchandising team, ensuring brand consistency and engaging store experiences.

Implemented innovative display strategies to enhance merchandising appeal.

Partnered with store management to enhance floor layouts, optimize inventory positioning, and streamline seasonal shifts.

Guided employees to adopt best practices in merchandising, driving excellence in store presentation.

Stock Supervisor

Aeropostale
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, minimizing instances of theft and damage to inventory items.
  • Improved order fulfillment rates, ensuring accurate picking and packing of products for shipment.
  • Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Optimized storage space utilization, redesigning warehouse layout to accommodate increasing product lines.
  • Collaborated with sales team to maintain appropriate stock levels based on customer demand and seasonal trends.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for warehouse processes, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Managed team of stock associates, providing training and guidance to ensure consistent performance and adherence to company standards.

Stock Associate

Aeropostale
11.2011 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Anticipated high-demand periods by proactively maintaining adequate stock levels for popular items.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.

Graphic Designer

C7 Global LLC
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Developed innovative product packaging which enhanced market appeal and boosted sales revenue.

Education

Barchelor Digital Graphic Designer -

Atlantic University
Guaynabo, PR
08.2015

Skills

  • Customer experience
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Creative vision
  • Visual storytelling
  • Mannequin styling
  • Space planning
  • Fixture selection
  • Window displays
  • Sales analysis
  • Visual merchandising oversight
  • Store layout design
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Manager

Aeropostale
07.2018 - Current

Stock Supervisor

Aeropostale
06.2015 - 07.2018

Graphic Designer

C7 Global LLC
02.2015 - 07.2015

Stock Associate

Aeropostale
11.2011 - 06.2015

Barchelor Digital Graphic Designer -

Atlantic University
Christopher L. Pérez Cortés