Samantha Gonzalez

Trend forward and results driven, with demonstrated experience of performance analysis and sales based management within a fast-paced environment. Skilled in collaborating and communicating, highly detailed, and receptive to feedback in the interest of exceeding company expectations and quality standards. Seeking to grow within a team and expand product knowledge. A genuine passion and appreciation for fashion and understanding trend cycles

Assistant Manager- Experience and Visual Merchandising - Abercrombie & Fitch

• Led a team of a high volume and top twenty five performing store in the nation, finishing the quarter with positive comps, outpacing traffic expectations and exceeding purchase units goals
• Led in hiring and onboarding new brand representatives through talent sourcing and role delegation
• Collaborated with merchants and buyers from Home Office, providing insights across multiple operations including store/influencer event planning, marketing, and design/product knowledge
• Prepared and planned retail inventory, working across merchandise planning with cross-functional and licensed partners
• Planned store flow through merchandise and fixture placements to enhance customer experience and boost sales, working closely with omni processes and seasonal trend projections
• Assisted in tracking company sales and budget initiatives for efficiency planning in staffing hours to directly address store needs
• Enforced and maintained brand identity through visual strategies and pivoting to maximize day-to-day impact

Management- Sales - Anthropologie

• Managed daily store operations through team leading, problem solving, and completing administrative processes
• Tasked with administrative work including but not limited to: running daily business/sales reports, managing schedules, participating in weekly meetings, organizing data and paperwork, and overseeing staff
• Tracked daily sales targets through careful observation of key performance indicators to meet company goals and maximize revenue, while identifying areas of growth opportunity
• Supported the team with merchandising, fulfilling orders, and maintaining optimal stock levels
• Enforced in-store and online marketing and promotions to drive sales, developing strategies to support and leverage company initiatives while analyzing competitor markets
• Maintained customer correspondence to build and enhance relationships and drive sales

AA - Business Administration - Mt. San Antonio College