Andy Villegas
Chicago
Summary
Highly organized and effective retail management professional with over seven years of experience in store operations, inventory control, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive visual merchandising standards, ensure policy compliance, and manage efficient stock levels and store appearance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
09.2024 - Current
- Handles cash register transactions accurately, ensuring seamless checkout experiences for customers.
- Executes merchandise stocking in a timely manner, maintains fully stocked and organized shelves, according to the planogram specifications.
- Organizes racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engages with customers, and promotes specific merchandise.
- Restocks shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2016 - 12.2023
- Trained and mentored staff to improve productivity and team collaboration.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase sales growth.
- Directed all inventory and stock operations, including receiving, auditing merchandise displays, and maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Managed day-to-day store operations, including scheduling, task assignment, and opening/closing procedures.
- Ensured strict compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety standards across the store.
- Managed receiving check-in for major vendors.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved complex customer complaints efficiently while maintaining excellent service standards.
Assistant Teacher
Peachtree Daycare
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided direct supervision and care to maintain a safe, nurturing, and secure environment,
- Assisted the lead teacher in implementing daily lessons, plans, and activities.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment, including sanitizing equipment and toys daily.
- Responsible for opening and securing the premises and preparing breakfast and lunch
- Supervised recess, lunch, daily student intake, and dismissal.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Community Violence Prevention Program
The Collaborative
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Completed 40 hours of job readiness training.
- Gained skills in learning organization, time management, and interpersonal relations.
- Created a professional resume using Microsoft Word.
- Secured employment through this program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Village High School
Chicago, IL06-2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Retail operations
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Store organization
- Store opening and closing
- Strong attention to detail
- Stock management
- Pricing and markdowns
- Loss prevention
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory counting
- Cash handling
- Vendor management
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2016 - 12.2023
Assistant Teacher
Peachtree Daycare
07.2013 - 12.2016
Community Violence Prevention Program
The Collaborative
05.2013 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Little Village High School