Cortney Cazares

Experience

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  The Buckle

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Teammate/Sales

  • Employed daily cash reconciliation• Tracked sales and trends in stores clothing• Counseled guests in stylizing wardrobes• Visually merchandised the store at least once a week

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  Pacific Sunwear

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Sales

  • Improve visuals by up keeping the sales floor• Develop relationships with customers to create best shopping experience possible• Target sales goals and admonish them on time

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  Lalaluxe

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  Intern

  Lalaluxe is a personal concierge company working with some of the most high end hotels and clients throughout the world. Nicole Pollard (owner) is a passionate purveyor of happiness and living everyday like a vacation. Whether Lalaluxe is taking clients across the globe, Birkin hunting in St. Barths or entertaining guests in a pair of cashmere pajamas,living life with impeccable taste and a passion for luxury is the goal.- Assisted in personal shopping by doing pulls and returns- made connections, by phone and in person- everyday office duties- event coordinating Show less

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  Rancho Bernardo High School

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Graphic Design

  Freelance project/job one time a year for Football and Basketball Season.- Created programs for players and parents that were sold at all home games

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  La Quinta Vacations Rental

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Graphic Designer/ Marketing Director

  - Created fliers, brochures and advertisements via Adobe programs, hard copy and digital- Managed websites and listings- Engaged in all aspects of social media marketing

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  Closet Therapy - Mahjuba Levine

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  Assistant Stylist

  Mahjuba is San Diego’s own reverent Personal Stylist and Image Consultant Professional. Mahjuba was recently handpicked by Stacy London, of TLC's What Not to Wear to be part of her team at Style for Hire. She has been featured in numerous publications and is the fashion go to. Years of experience in personal styling makes Mahjuba a top fashion expert. Her impeccable taste and chic sense of style has established her as the most skilled and talented Personal Shopper and Stylist. Mahjuba specializes in working with male and female clients.- Executed daily social media maintenance- Assisted in shopping and styling for clients/closets- Helped organize/send invoices, color/trend updates, andmerchandise Show less

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  Foothills Christian Church

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2020

  Graphic Designer

  - Create all print design and web advertising for every departments- Compose, and send weekly, the “What’s Happening” email blast- Employ social media and advertising tactics- Design inspiration boards for employee collaboration on projects

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  Starbucks

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Barista
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  CRTV Cort

  Jan 2018 - now

  Event Planner

  - Oversee teams of vendors including entertainers, photographers, caterers, and rental companies.- Coordinate fundraising and donor communication for a nonprofit organization assisting at-risk youth.- Seamlessly plan and execute events budgets, both professional and social.- Design marketing materials

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  Starbucks

  Nov 2020 - May 2023

  Supervisor

  1. Team Leadership & Support – Supervise and motivate baristas to ensure smooth daily operations, providing guidance and training as needed. 2. Customer Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional customer experiences, handle escalated concerns, and maintain Starbucks’ service standards. 3. Store Operations & Efficiency – Oversee inventory, cash handling, and product quality while ensuring a clean, organized, and compliant workspace. 4. Sales & Performance Goals – Support sales initiatives, track store performance, and drive upselling strategies to meet company targets. 5. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Address operational challenges, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with management for continuous improvement. Show less

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  Planet Apparel

  Jun 2022 - now

  Apparel, Merchandise and Marketing Manager

  1. Sales & Client Management - Oversee apparel and merchandise sales from consultation to production. - Negotiate pricing, build quotes, and manage VIP client accounts. 2. Marketing & Brand Growth - Lead social media, content creation, and strategic marketing. - Spearheaded a website redesign and integrated video FAQ guides. 3. Leadership & Operations - Manage an assistant and collaborate with production, bandana, and management teams. - Streamlined processes, introduced Printavo, and improved workflow. 4. Process & Efficiency Improvements - Implementing online ordering and design tools for a better customer experience. - Balance high workloads by improving delegation and productivity. 5. Commitment & Company Growth - Represent Planet Apparel with dedication, treating it as my own. - Drive brand reputation through networking, promotions, and exceptional service. Show less