AMY TRUJILLO
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Professional Summary
Obtain a better position that utilizes my skills and qualifications in my field of interest.
Skills
Fashion styling
Sewing
Superb eye for style
Problem solving skills
Trend forecasting
Bilingual/conversational Spanish
Excellent customer service/retail experience
Great time management skills
Ability to work in teams
Illustrator/excel/Photoshop skills
Able to execute a perfect floor set
Work History
Intern, 05/2013 to 06/2013
Chic Little Devil – 1206 Maple Ave, 11th Floor Los Angeles CA 90015
Assist in house stylist with clients and walk ins.
Re-Merchandise show room to keep an organized presenatable workspace for clients
Research contact info for future PR clients.
Pick out appropriate outfits for celebrity red carpets, photo shoots, commercials, appearances, etc.
Store Manager, 09/2012 to 06/2013
Sunglass Hut – Ventura, CA
Understands sales and profit plans to make sure both LY and daily goals are met
Maintains inventory control and secures all merchandise according to plan.
Recruits, trains, and develops quality associates through motivating and constructive feedback.
Organize and complete daily, weekly, monthly paperwork such as scheduling, daily sales forms, payroll,
closed loops, transfers, damages, etc.
Accurately displays merchandise and marketing visuals according to plan.
Assistant Store Manager, 04/2012 to 10/2012
Sunglass Hut – Camarillo, CA
Responsible for driving customer sales ensuring customer satisfaction
Ensure staff is up to date with policies procedures and sales.
understanding profit plans to communicate effective sales plans to associates
Responsible for daily paper work
Pertaining knowledge on business competitors as well as trends and any additional customer request
Maintain store appearance
Assistant Manager, 06/2011 to 07/2012
Aldo Outlet – Camarillo, CA
Worked directly with both store and district managers to improve operations, sales and profitability.
Continuously reviewing and managing team performance Supporting the store manager in identifying business
opportunities Providing excellent customer service Delegate work and give tasks to individuals to do.
Responsible for making associate schedules and payroll Overseeing staff in making sure daily, weekly and
monthly goals are being met.
Lead Visual Merchandiser, 09/2008 to 06/2011
Forever 21 – Ventura, CA
Supported management efforts to integrate both operational and visual objectives
Supported the company vision through execution of visual merchandise presentation in store location
Maximized sales and visual impact through optimal arrangement of tables, fixtures, walls and mannequins
Maintained/updated floorset shops as merchandise sells through while upholding visual standards
Worked directly and enthusiastically with Sales Associates, managers and customers
Visual floorsets
Visual/Marketing installations Launches of new lines, products and promotions.
Education
Associate of Arts: Merchandise Product Development, 2010
Fashion Institute Of Design and Merchandise (FIDM) - Los Angeles, CA
Trend research and analysis.
Ability to translate trends into product designs for targeted customer.
Ability to create seasonal concept boards and technicalpacks
Ability to sketch original concept in a flat sketch.
Knowledge of colors, fabrics, trims, and raw materials.
Knowledge of garment construction, for example flat patternmaking.
Line sheet development.
Proficient in PC programs Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, and Adobe Illustrator.
Strong Oral and written bilingual communication skills
Strong knowledge of styling and manican installations.
Able to create complete clothing Line from the ground up.