Grace Asuncion

Grace Asuncion

Key Holder/Lead Sales Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LEADERSHIP | PHILANTHROPY | NON PROFIT| DEI | ARTIST

  • Education

    • CIPD - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT

      2020 - 2020
      Certificate of Achievement- HR FUNDAMENTALS

      The course introduced learners to thefundamental skills of HR. Learners wereguided through the exercises, articles and casestudies to develop their knowledge ofprofessionalism, the principles of good HR andthe position of the CIPD as a career partner forHR professionals. The content of the courseintroduced learners to the topics of: the role ofHR, recruitment and retention, performancemanagement, the use of data in HR, andworkforce planning.

    • THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO

      2008 - 2010
      Associate of Science Fashion Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Hawaiian Club Managed Fashion Show Production United Streets of Fashion AICASF : Director of Visuals • Managed weekly layouts of furnishings within venue • Retrieved sponsor’s and helped with show marketing • Assisted in design of table display and overall theme of show Anti-Bride Fashion Show : Dresser • Assisted in model sign in and dressing of models in line up • Assisted in set up of tables and chairs and… Show more Managed Fashion Show Production United Streets of Fashion AICASF : Director of Visuals • Managed weekly layouts of furnishings within venue • Retrieved sponsor’s and helped with show marketing • Assisted in design of table display and overall theme of show Anti-Bride Fashion Show : Dresser • Assisted in model sign in and dressing of models in line up • Assisted in set up of tables and chairs and backstage set up3D Visual Merchandising • Used 3D AutoCAD and practiced store simulations, lighting scenarios, strategic product placement, scenery usage, and special effects to support merchandising • Studied principles of store design with an emphasis on psychological motivation Show less

    • Arizona State University

      2020 - 2020
      Course Certification - Learning How to Learn for Youth

      Activities and Societies: Identifying techniques in which the brain works. Understanding the differences between various learning styles and resources to allow the mind to create brain links for better and easier learning.

  • Experience

    • Nikkei Traditions of San Jose Japantown INC

      Apr 2007 - Oct 2010
      Key Holder/Lead Sales Associate

      - Create visual displays, design store signage and promotions- Manage and update store website- Train and coach new employees- Provide customer service and promote sales within store

    • H&M

      Oct 2010 - Jun 2015

      - Maintains commercial aspect of the business- Supports in recruiting, training, and development of staff- Responsible for sales, visuals, and marketing in juniors, kids, and accessories departments- Supports Department/Store managers to maximize sales & reduce loss - Produce tracker for sales budget and plan goals for sales efficiency- Actively works on the sales floor- Demonstrates & drives customer service- Ensure department standards are maintained - Manage sales floor and rotate staffs functions (MOD)- Support as one of the key holders of the store Show less - Responsible for sales, visuals, and marketing in juniors, kids, and accessories departments- Supports Department/Store managers to maximize sales & reduce loss - Produce tracker for sales budget and plan goals for sales efficiency- Actively works on the sales floor- Demonstrates & drives customer service- Ensure department standards are maintained - Manage sales floor and rotate staffs functions (MOD)- Responsible for staff development- Support as one of the key holders of the store Show less - Merchandise within all departments (Ladies/Mens/Kids/Juniors/Lingerie) - Refresh and style mannequins according to company department pages - Aid to visual merchandiser- Inform staff about campaigns and sale activities- Welcome and assist in the training of new colleagues- Handle garments that arrive daily: unload trucks, open and unpack the merchandise- Stock and replenish merchandise on the selling floor- Keep the sales and service areas tidy and well-maintained- Provide customer service on the selling floor, in the fitting room, and at the cash registers Show less

      • Department Manager

        Sept 2013 - Jun 2015
      • Department Supervisor

        Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Sales Advisor/ Merchandiser

        Oct 2010 - Oct 2012
    • Insidesource

      Jun 2015 - now

      - Time sheet supervision- Maintains departments work load assignment- Coaching- Recruiting - Assist in AC onbording and new hire training- Process development- Create client proposals- Generate purchase orders - Work with vendors and internal project teams to reconcile acknowledgement discrepancies and manage timely ship dates based on project requirements- Create and publish customer status reports- Coordinate delivery/install dates with vendors, Operations, clients and Project Managers - Assist with project management tasks- Support as the hub for communications with vendors, clients, and staff Show less - Assisted with process development- department training- Recruiting- Resource to lead internal department - Create client proposals- Generate purchase orders - Work with vendors and internal project teams to reconcile acknowledgement discrepancies and manage timely ship dates based on project requirements- Create and publish customer status reports- Coordinate delivery/install dates with vendors, Operations, clients and Project Managers - Assist with project management tasks- Support as the hub for communications with vendors, clients, and staff Show less

      • Account Coordinator Supervisor

        Aug 2019 - now
      • Lead Account Coordinator

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
      • Account Coordinator

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
    • BrainVyne - LEGO® Spring/Summer Camps, Birthday Parties & Events, PTA Fundraisers

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
      Lead Instructor and Party Entertainer

      - Facilitate a birthday party using a pre-set curriculum; part entertainment, part hands-on education - Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude with parents and kids- Responsible for leading and instructing students on Lego activity- Set up and decorate the venue prior to event

    • Blossom Salon and Spa

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
      Client Coordinator

      - Aveda Concept Salon- Warmly greets clients- Client check in- Alerts assigned technicians of their arrival- Books and confirms appointments- Processes transactions

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Workplace Violence Prevention (California) - ML

      Traliant
      Aug 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Owner

      Issued by Hands of Athena on Oct 2019
      Hands of AthenaAssociated with Grace Asuncion
    • Participant

      Issued by LWT: Advancing Women in Leadership on Jan 2020
      LWT: Advancing Women in LeadershipAssociated with Grace Asuncion
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Jan 2000
      Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAssociated with Grace Asuncion
    • Server

      Issued by GLIDE (San Francisco, CA) on Jan 2010
      GLIDE (San Francisco, CA)Associated with Grace Asuncion
    • General Volunteer

      Issued by Hands On Bay Area on Jun 2008
      Hands On Bay AreaAssociated with Grace Asuncion
    • Donation Leader

      Issued by Family Giving Tree on Jun 2019
      Family Giving TreeAssociated with Grace Asuncion
    • Gift Donation Volunteer

      Issued by Pacifica Resource Center on Nov 2016
      Pacifica Resource CenterAssociated with Grace Asuncion