I'm Joshua Diaz, a results-driven retail operations professional with a passion for optimizing inventory, improving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer and fan experiences. Over a decade, I have led multi-unit retail operations, managed budgets, and built high-performing teams, driving revenue and operational excellence across sports venues, e-commerce, and quick-service environments. I hold a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Governors State University, with SHRM-CP certification in progress. I thrive in fast-paced settings that demand strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and brand consistency, and I enjoy developing people and processes that sustain long-term success.

Joshua Diaz

I'm Joshua Diaz, a results-driven retail operations professional with a passion for optimizing inventory, improving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer and fan experiences. Over a decade, I have led multi-unit retail operations, managed budgets, and built high-performing teams, driving revenue and operational excellence across sports venues, e-commerce, and quick-service environments. I hold a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Governors State University, with SHRM-CP certification in progress. I thrive in fast-paced settings that demand strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and brand consistency, and I enjoy developing people and processes that sustain long-term success.

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I’m Joshua Diaz, a results-driven retail operations professional with a passion for optimizing inventory, improving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer and fan experiences. Over a decade, I have led multi-unit retail operations, managed budgets, and built high-performing teams, driving revenue and operational excellence across sports venues, e-commerce, and quick-service environments.

I hold a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Governors State University, with SHRM-CP certification in progress. I thrive in fast-paced settings that demand strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and brand consistency, and I enjoy developing people and processes that sustain long-term success.

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Work Experience

Book Inventory Clerk at Cicero District 99
May 1, 2022 - Present
Manage endtoend shipping, receiving, and digital/physical inventory processes with 99% accuracy. Maintain integrity of $800,000+ in district inventory, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Build strong crossfunctional relationships with administrators, teachers, directors, and district leaders to support operational needs. Utilize multiple inventory management systems to track merchandise flow, reconcile discrepancies, and improve efficiency.
Retail General Manager (Chicago Fire FC) at Fanatics, Inc.
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Directed multiunit retail operations across six inarena locations, two brickandmortar stores, and a mobile ecommerce platform. Managed a $500,000 merchandise budget, ensuring inventory accuracy, product availability, and financial accountability. Collaborated with Regional Directors, Buyers, and team executives to drive revenue, optimize assortments, and elevate fan experience. Oversaw eventday operations, financial settlements, merchandising standards, and customer service execution. Led recruitment, hiring, and development for staff, supervisors, and management teams. Ensured brand consistency, visual merchandising excellence, and operational readiness across all locations.
General Manager at Pizza Hut
March 1, 2011 - July 1, 2017
Supervised daily operations, scheduling, labor management, and performance expectations for 10+ employees. Recruited, trained, and developed staff, drivers, and shift leaders across two locations. Strengthened team culture through coaching, accountability, and relationshipdriven leadership. Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards in a highvolume environment.

Education

Master of Science at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Governors State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

SHRM-CP certification
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Professional Services, Government, Other