Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Streetwear

Yoga

Health & Fitness

Running

Travel

Hiking

backpacking

Self-motivated and creative individual that also has a passion for spreadsheets. With 9 years of experience in corporate
retail managing diverse product assortments in a fast-paced environment.

-Managed all HR activities for both companies with a total of 56 employees, including benefits administration.
-Managed contracts with vendors and facilities. 
-Led process improvement for both companies by implementing regular reporting, creating new processes, and analyzing data to present actionable metrics to the team.

HR Manager, Administrative Assistant

-Led the product development and sourcing for the Dinnerware, Serving, Flatware, Paper & Plastics, and Tabletop Accessories categories. 
-As a result of strong management and organizational skills, team was increased from 1 to 3 associates and kitchen categories were added to responsibilities (April 2018-April 2019).

Manager, Product Design and Development

-Developed the seasonal strategy, sourced product, and maintained assortments for Cookware, Cutlery, Ovenware, and Food. 
-Responsible for achieving sales plans and regularly analyzing data to inform smart decisions. 
-Negotiated exclusive products with National Branded vendors.

Associate Product Manager/Buyer

-Assisted the buyer in managing all aspects of the product development process for Kitchenwares (2012-2014), Gift, Beer, Wine, Cocktail, and Drinkware (2014-2015) categories. 
-Prepared and executed 18 product style-out presentations 

Merchandising Assistant & Product Manager Assistant

-Worked up from a Sales support position, to sales lead in a flagship location, was chosen for a management internship, and then up to the Assistant Store Manager for 2 years (2008-2010).
-Excelled in customer service

Assistant Store Manager

Emily Vizcarra is a HR Manager, Administrative Assistant at Hope Hospice & Healthcare Plus Home Health in Lake Zurich, IL.

Emily Vizcarra

Emily Vizcarra

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Columbia College Chicago