About Me

I’m El Tanis, a data-driven retail operations and inventory professional with experience improving systems and workflows. I blend analytics, UX research, and operations strategy to assist in business and project management strategies.

Professional Journey

With 4+ years of experience in retail inventory management, customer experience, and analytics, I specialize in inventory forecasting, demand planning, and UX strategy. I’ve worked in both retail leadership and freelance UX research, balancing operational execution with data insights.

Store Manager

Spirit Halloween (2025)

Managed 9,000 sq ft of space and handled operations, organized 3,000+ units, and drove $150,000 in seasonal sales in just 7 weeks.

Senior Assistant Store Manager

Spencer’s (2022–Present)

Led inventory forecasting and stock strategies, contributing to $500K in district revenue while mentoring staff in KPI tracking and shrink reduction.

Part-time Coding Instructor

Manhattan Youth (2023 - 2024)

Organized lesson plans on game design and programming for students, teaching problem solving, basic math, and programming principles.

Freelance UX Research (2021–Present)

Partnered with teams on digital and gaming platforms, improving production flow by 37% through competitive research and UX strategy.

Hope Community Ministry (Volunteer)

Designed accessible web forms and websites for older community members, enhancing inclusion and usability.

Skills

Education & Certifications

New York University — B.S. Interactive Media & Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics

Certifications: Google UX Design, Google Data Analytics