Experience

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  Sandia National Laboratories

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Tactical Space Planner

    • Nov 2023 - Present

  • Facilities Technologist

    • Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

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  J.Crew

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Assistant Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

    Fosteres a culture of strong communication and teamwork to ensure a seamless balance between customer engagement, operational tasks, and visual priorities; stays current and responds to interoffice communication while ensuring important company information reaches all levels of the team.Plans continuously to build a strong internal bench strength to maintain a network of great candidates and produced personalized succession paths.Provids timely and specific employee feedback to create a culture of action and accountability; facilitated a thorough and thoughtful onboarding for new hires to drive a strong company culture and focus on employee engagement.

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  Anthropologie

  • Supervisor

    • Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

    Manages and directs the selling, service, and operations of designated departments to achieve an engaging environment.Assesses, optimizes and elevates operations to target current and expected demands.Enforces safety operations and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liabilit...

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  Urban Outfitters

  • United States
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Visual Merchandising Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

    Collaborated with store team to lead timely and effective execution of store operations and visuals while assuming accountability for the store's performance and profitability.Supported the recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and training of department and display candidates to drive bench strength and succession planning.Set clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on store processes, business analysis, merchandise placement and standards, visual display.Assessed store business using company reporting tools to identify department and global opportunities for the store; takes smart visual risks with measurable results to maximize sales and impact customer experience.Sustained daily operating standards by taking an active role in assessing sales forecasting, managing payroll to facilitate an effective daily zone chart, and the execution of product flow.

  • Women's Department Manager

    • Oct 2013 - Mar 2018

    Oversees the operations of the store and assumes total department accountability for the merchandise presentation, sales, and customer service and loss prevention results. Achieves a store environment that fosters creativity and inspires the customer. Ensures appropriate feedback and guidance is given in order to execute employee development, and upholds a “Peers Teaching Peers” philosophy.

  • Women's Accessories Manager

    • Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

    Oversees the operations of the store and assumes total department accountability for the merchandise presentation, sales, and customer service and loss prevention results. Achieves a store environment that fosters creativity and inspires the customer. Ensures appropriate feedback and guidance is given in order to execute employee development, and upholds a “Peers Teaching Peers” philosophy.

  • Women's Team Lead

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

    Supported the store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity and employee development. Takes responsibility for all department activities in conjunction with the Department Manager.

  • Web Styling Intern

    • May 2012 - Aug 2012

    Prepped clothing, home, and accessories to be shot on model and on set. Assisted styling and merchandising for homegoods and on model shoots. Logged all incoming and out going product, as well as cataloged items. Worked cohesivly with photographers and stylists in a fast paced enviroment.

  • Sales Associate / Women's Stylist

    • Sep 2008 - May 2012

    Supports store management team to achieve a store environment that fosters creativity and employee development. Takes responsibility for all department activities in conjunction with the Team Leader and Department Manager.

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  University of New Mexico

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

  • School of Architecture + Planning Adminstrative Intern

    • Jul 2008 - May 2012
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

    Assisted advisors with directing present and potential students with academic scheduling. Transferring, organizing and filing confidential documents for undergrad and graduate students. Set up meetings and appointments for staff and students. Assisted the Development Officer in the set up and exe...

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  Studio Em Design

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

  • Intern

    • May 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

    Assisted in building and creating models for proposal and presentation.